Security Chapter 4

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)

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

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

What compliance regulation applies specifically to the educational records maintained by schools about students?

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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)

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

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

Screen locks are a form of endpoint device security control.

True

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 tools for conducting a risk analysis can include the documents that define, categorize, and rank risks.

True

Which one of the following is an example of a direct cost that might result from a business disruption?

Facility repair

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

Authorization controls include biometric devices.

False

The term risk methodology refers to a list of identified risks that results from the risk-identification process.

False

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

What is NOT a commonly used endpoint security technique?

Network firewall

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

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

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)

What is NOT one of the three tenets of information security?

Safety

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

A disaster recovery plan (DRP) directs the actions necessary to recover resources after a disaster.

True

In a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, the user acceptance component may include separation of private data from business data.

True

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) addresses information security concerns in the financial industry.

True

The business impact analysis (BIA) identifies the resources for which a business continuity plan (BCP) is necessary.

True

The recovery point objective (RPO) is the maximum amount of data loss that is acceptable.

True

The term risk management describes the process of identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and addressing risks.

True

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

The first step in creating a comprehensive disaster recovery plan (DRP) is to document likely impact scenarios.

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