Chapter 4 - Fund of Cyb. Sec
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) restricts the collection of information online from children. What is the cutoff age for COPPA regulation?
13
Which one of the following is the best example of an authorization control?
Access control lists
Tom is the IT manager for an organization that experienced a server failure that affected a single business function. What type of plan should guide the organization's recovery effort?
Business continuity plan (BCP)
What is NOT one of the three tenets of information security?
Safety
Authorization controls include biometric devices.
false
Earl is preparing a risk register for his organization's risk management program. Which data element is LEAST likely to be included in a risk register?
risk survey results
A disaster recovery plan (DRP) directs the actions necessary to recover resources after a disaster.
true
A surge protector is an example of a preventative component of a disaster recovery plan (DRP).
true
Authentication controls include passwords and personal identification numbers (PINs).
true
In a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, the user acceptance component may include separation of private data from business data.
true
Screen locks are a form of endpoint device security control.
true
Which item in a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy helps resolve intellectual property issues that may arise as the result of business use of personal devices?
Data ownership
What is the first step in a disaster recovery effort?
Ensure that everyone is safe
Which one of the following is an example of a direct cost that might result from a business disruption?
Facility repair
What compliance regulation applies specifically to the educational records maintained by schools about students?
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
What level of technology infrastructure should you expect to find in a cold site alternative data center facility?
No technology infrastructure
Holly would like to run an annual major disaster recovery test that is as thorough and realistic as possible. She also wants to ensure that there is no disruption of activity at the primary site. What option is best in this scenario?
Parallel test
Alan is developing a business impact assessment for his organization. He is working with business units to determine the maximum allowable time to recover a particular function. What value is Alan determining?
Recovery time objective (RTO)
As a follow-up to her annual testing, Holly would like to conduct quarterly disaster recovery tests that introduce as much realism as possible but do not require the use of technology resources. What type of test should Holly conduct?
Simulation test
Dawn is selecting an alternative processing facility for her organization's primary data center. She would like to have a facility that balances cost and switchover time. What would be the best option in this situation?
warm site
A security policy is a comparison of the security controls you have in place and the controls you need in order to address all identified threats.
false
Continuity of critical business functions and operations is the first priority in a well-balanced business continuity plan (BCP).
false
Most enterprises are well prepared for a disaster should one occur.
false
Regarding data center alternatives for disaster recovery, a mobile site is the least expensive option but at the cost of the longest switchover time.
false
Removable storage is a software application that allows an organization to monitor and control business data on a personally owned device.
false
The first step in creating a comprehensive disaster recovery plan (DRP) is to document likely impact scenarios.
false
The term risk methodology refers to a list of identified risks that results from the risk-identification process.
false
What is NOT a commonly used endpoint security technique?
network firewall
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) addresses information security concerns in the financial industry.
true
The recovery point objective (RPO) is the maximum amount of data loss that is acceptable.
true
Betsy recently assumed an information security role for a hospital located in the United States. What compliance regulation applies specifically to healthcare providers?
HIPAA
Which one of the following is an example of a reactive disaster recovery control?
Moving to a warm site
A hospital is planning to introduce a new point-of-sale system in the cafeteria that will handle credit card transactions. Which one of the following governs the privacy of information handled by those point-of-sale terminals?
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
Which formula is typically used to describe the components of information security risks?
Risk = Threat X Vulnerability
The Government Information Security Reform Act (Security Reform Act) of 2000 focuses on management and evaluation of the security of unclassified and national security systems.
true
The business impact analysis (BIA) identifies the resources for which a business continuity plan (BCP) is necessary.
true
The term risk management describes the process of identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and addressing risks.
true
The tools for conducting a risk analysis can include the documents that define, categorize, and rank risks.
true
George is the risk manager for a U.S. federal government agency. He is conducting a risk assessment for that agency's IT risk. What methodology is best suited for George's use?
Risk Management Guide for Information Technology Systems (NIST SP800-30)
Remote wiping is a device security control that allows an organization to remotely erase data or email in the event of loss or theft of the device.
true
