COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which security weakness that can create unforeseen security threats?
A
Technology
B
Configuration
C
Administration
D
Security Policy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Username and password. One-time password. Certificates.

Detailed explanation-2: -A Security Vulnerability is a weakness, flaw, or error found within a security system that has the potential to be leveraged by a threat agent in order to compromise a secure network.

Detailed explanation-3: -The three most general categories are natural threats (such as earthquakes), physical security threats (such as power outages damaging equipment), and human threats (blackhat attackers who can be internal or external.)

Detailed explanation-4: -System Misconfigurations. Out-of-date or Unpatched Software. Missing or Weak Authorization Credentials. Malicious Insider Threats. Missing or Poor Data Encryption. Zero-day Vulnerabilities.

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