CISSP Exam Preparation Flashcards
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Information Security
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What is the CIA triad?
Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability - core principles of information security
What is risk management?
The process of identifying, assessing and mitigating risks to an organization's assets
What is physical security?
Measures to protect systems, buildings and related resources from unauthorized physical access
What is access control?
Mechanisms to permit or deny the use of an asset by a person or system entity
What is cryptography?
The practice of securing information through the use of codes and ciphers
What is a firewall?
A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic
What is incident response?
The process of detecting, analyzing and responding to security incidents
What is business continuity planning?
Planning to maintain mission-critical functions after a disaster or unplanned incident
What is security operations?
Activities to monitor, detect, investigate and respond to security events
What is secure software development?
Processes to design, develop and test software with security in mind
What are security controls?
Safeguards or countermeasures prescribed to protect assets and mitigate risks
What is vulnerability management?
Systematic identification and mitigation of system vulnerabilities
What is identity and access management?
Technologies and processes to manage digital identities and access rights
What is cloud security?
Measures to secure cloud computing environments and services
What is governance, risk and compliance?
A framework for managing an enterprise's overall governance, risk and compliance
