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Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A flaw or weakness that allows a threat agent to bypass security

A) asset
B) cyberterrorism
C) hactivist
D) exploit kit
E) computer spy
F) risk
G) threat
H) threat agent
I) vulnerability
J) threat vector

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What country is now the number one source of attack traffic?

A) India
B) Indonesia
C) China
D) Russia

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Today's software attack tools do not require any sophisticated knowledge on the part of the attacker.

The security protection item that ensures that the individual is who they claim to be (the authentic or genuine person) and not an imposter is known as?

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -An item that has value.

What is a hacker?

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -​Automated attack package that can be used without an advanced knowledge of computers

Which of the three protections ensures that only authorized parties can view information?

The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at an IT security professional with the recommended background of a minimum of two years experience in IT administration, with a focus on security.

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Attacker who attacks for ideological reasons that are generally not as well defined as a cyberterrorist's motivation

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -The means by which an attack could occur​

Describe script kiddies.

To date, the single most expensive malicious attack occurred in 2000, which cost an estimated $8.7 billion. What was the name of this attack?

Which term below is frequently used to describe the tasks of securing information that is in a digital format?

A security administrator has both technical ​knowledge and managerial skills.

Proper ________________ involves identifying risks but making the decision to not engage in the activity.​

____________________ provides tracking of events.

What kind of server connects a remote system through the Internet to local serial ports using TCP/IP?

An _______________ is a type of threat that can come from employees, contractors, and business partners, such as a disgruntled worker.​

The ___________________ reports directly to the chief information officer (CIO), and is responsible for assessing, managing, and implementing security.