FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Countermeasures protect against ____
A
Deliberate attacks only
B
Deliberate and accidental attacks
C
Accidental attacks only
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These three categories are proactive countermeasures, dynamic countermeasures and reactive countermeasures.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition(s): Actions, devices, procedures, techniques, or other measures that reduce the vulnerability of an information system. Protective measures prescribed to meet the security requirements (i.e., confidentiality, integrity, and availability) specified for an information system.

Detailed explanation-3: -1. Firewalls: Firewalls are used to protect the system from malicious and intentional attacks. Firewalls can be embedded close to the data store to strengthen the user authentication process.

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