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The document is a tutorial for an introductory computer security course, focusing on key concepts and terminology in cybersecurity. It includes multiple-choice questions to assess understanding of security viewpoints, threats, and basic security practices. Additionally, it provides exercises for practical learning about virus attacks, cookies as spyware, hacker terminology, security resources, and relevant laws in computer security.

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The document is a tutorial for an introductory computer security course, focusing on key concepts and terminology in cybersecurity. It includes multiple-choice questions to assess understanding of security viewpoints, threats, and basic security practices. Additionally, it provides exercises for practical learning about virus attacks, cookies as spyware, hacker terminology, security resources, and relevant laws in computer security.

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IT2030.

10 Intro to Computer Security

Tutorial – Week 1 – Intro to Computer Security


Source: Chapter 1 – Introduction to Computer Security, C. Easttom, Computer Security
Fundamentals, Prentice Hall Security Series, 2nd Edition, 2011.

Multiple choice questions


1
You are trying to explain security to a nontechnical manager. She has taken a rather
extreme
view of computer security. Which of the following is one of the extreme viewpoints about
computer security discussed in this chapter?
A. The federal government will handle security.
B. Microsoft will handle security.
C. There are no imminent dangers to your system.
D. There is no danger if you use Linux.

2
You have just taken over as network security administrator for a small community college.
You want to take steps to secure your network. Before you can formulate a defence for a
network, what do you need?
A. Appropriate security certifications
B. A clear picture of the dangers to be defended against
C. To finish this textbook
D. The help of an outside consultant

3
Mary is teaching an introductory cybersecurity course to freshmen. She is explaining to
them the major threats. Which of the following is not one of the three major classes of
threats?
A. Attempts to intrude on the system
B. Online auction fraud
C. Denial of service attacks
D. A computer virus

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Being able to define attack terms is an important skill for a cybersecurity professional.
What is a computer virus?
A. Any program that is downloaded to your system without your permission
B. Any program that self-replicates
C. Any program that causes harm to your system
D. Any program that can change your Windows Registry

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Being able to define attack terms is an important skill for a cybersecurity professional. What
is spyware?
A. Any software that monitors your system
B. Only software that logs keystrokes
C. Any software used to gather intelligence
D. Only software that monitors what websites you visit

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What is a penetration tester?
A. A person who hacks a system without being caught
B. A person who hacks a system by faking a legitimate password
C. A person who hacks a system to test its vulnerabilities
D. A person who is an amateur hacker

7
Elizabeth is explaining various hacking terms to a class. She is in the process of discussing
the history of phone system hacking. What is the term for hacking a phone system?
A. Telco-hacking
B. Hacking
C. Cracking
D. Phreaking

8
What is malware?
A. Software that has some malicious purpose
B. Software that is not functioning properly
C. Software that damages your system
D. Software that is not properly configured for your system

9
What is war-driving?
A. Driving and seeking a computer job
B. Driving while using a wireless connection for hacking
C. Driving looking for wireless networks to hack
D. Driving and seeking rival hackers

10
What is the name for the hacking technique that involves using persuasion and deception
toget a person to provide information to help compromise security?
A. Social engineering
B. Conning
C. Human intel
D. Soft hacking

11
There are many threats on the Internet. Which one is currently the most common may
change over time, but certain threats have always been more common than others? Which
of the following is the most common threat on the Internet?
A. Auction fraud
B. Phreaking
C. Computer viruses
D. Illegal software

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What are the three approaches to security?
A. Perimeter, layered, hybrid
B. High security, medium security, low security

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C. Internal, external, and hybrid


D. Perimeter, complete, none

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Defining your security strategy is an important step in securing a network. You are trying to
classify devices based on the approach they take to security. An intrusion detection system
is
an example of which of the following?
A. Proactive security
B. Perimeter security
C. Hybrid security
D. Good security practices

14
Which of the following is the most basic security activity?
A. Authentication
B. Firewalls
C. Password protection
D. Auditing

15
The most desirable approach to security is one that is which of the following?
A. Perimeter and dynamic
B. Layered and dynamic
C. Perimeter and static
D. Layered and static

EXERCISES

EXERCISE 1.1: How Many Virus Attacks Have Occurred This Month?
1. Using some website resource, such as www.f-secure.com, look up recent computer virus
outbreaks.
2. How many virus outbreaks have occurred in the past 7 days?
3. Write down how many outbreaks have occurred in the past 30 days, 90 days, and 1 year.
4. Are virus attacks increasing in frequency?

EXERCISE 1.2: Learning About Cookies as Spyware


1. Get an idea of what kind of information cookies store. You might find the following
websites helpful:
www.allaboutcookies.org
www.howstuffworks.com/cookie1.htm

2. Write a brief essay explaining in what way cookies can invade privacy.

EXERCISE 1.3: Hacker Terminology


1. Use the Hacker’s Dictionary at http://www.outpost9.com/reference/jargon/jargon_toc.html
to

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define the following hacker terms:


A. Alpha geek
B. Grok
C. Red Book
D. Wank

EXERCISE 1.4: Using Security Resources


1. Using one of the preferred web resources listed in this chapter, find three policy or
procedure documents from that resource.
2. List the documents you selected.
3. Write a brief essay explaining why those documents are important to your organization’s
security.

EXERCISE 1.5: Learning About the Law


1. Using the Web, journals, books, or other resources, find out if your state or territory has
any
laws specific to computer security. You might find the following websites helpful:
www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/hackers/blame/crimelaws.html
www.cybercrime.gov
2. List three laws that you find for your region and provide a brief one- or two-sentence
description of each

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