Industrial Security Flashcards

Definition of BIOMETRIC: "Measurable Physical characteristics or personal behavior traits used to recognize the identity, or verify the claimed identity. Fingerprints, Iris, handwriting, voice recognition."

Answer: True

An accidental disclosure of classified information to a foreign entity, especially if facilitated by technology, falls under the broad guidelines governing the 'Use of Information Technology Systems.' These guidelines encompass policies and procedures for handling, processing, and transmitting classified data on IT systems, and any breach constitutes a violation of these protocols.

If someone accidentally gave a foreign entity access to classified information, which guideline would it fall under?

Answer: Use of Information Technology Systems

Common categories of Information Technology (IT) typically include Platform Information Technology (PIT), Information Technology Services, and Information Technology Products. While 'Information Technology Applications' are components that run on IT systems, they are generally considered a *type* of software or service rather than a distinct *category* of IT infrastructure itself.

Which of the following is NOT a category of Information Technology (IT)?

Answer: Information Technology Applications

While the phrase 'sole authority' is generally inaccurate in security policy, the markings on classified information are crucial for the document holder to understand the information's classification level, handling caveats, and dissemination restrictions. These markings guide the document holder in making responsible determinations regarding the information's transfer and dissemination, ensuring compliance with established security policies and need-to-know principles.

What is included in the markings of classified information?

Answer: Document holder as the sole authority to make transfer and dissemination determinations.

A security violation involves the unauthorized disclosure or potential for disclosure of classified information, or a serious breach of security protocols. In option C, Karen inadvertently removed classified materials from a secure area, creating a significant risk of unauthorized disclosure outside of controlled environments. This constitutes a security violation due to the potential for serious compromise, unlike the other options which describe lesser infractions or deliberate, more severe disclosures.

Which of the following examples describes a security violation rather than a security infraction?

Answer: At the end of the day, Karen was leaving and taking with her unclassified documents she would review at home. When she began to review those documents that night, she realized that classified materials had slipped in between the unclassified materials.

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is the thickening of the left ventricular wall, often caused by increased workload on the heart. Aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the aortic valve, forces the left ventricle to pump harder against higher resistance, leading to chronic pressure overload and compensatory myocardial thickening, making it a common cause of LVH.