CompTIA Security+ SY0-601: Mastering Security Acronyms Quiz

AAA refers to the three primary components of network security to control user access and privileges.

An Access Control List (ACL) is a list of permissions attached to an object that specifies which users or system processes are granted access to that object.

AES256 refers to the Advanced Encryption Standard with a key size of 256 bits, which is a commonly used encryption algorithm for securing data.

AH stands for Authentication Header, which is a protocol used in IPSec to provide connectionless integrity and data origin authentication services for IP datagrams.

ARO typically refers to the Annualized Rate of Occurrence in the context of risk management and analysis.

AUP typically refers to a set of rules and guidelines that define how a user can interact with a system or network. It is used to ensure that the system or network is used for its intended purpose and prevent misuse or unauthorized activities.

BCP commonly refers to Business Continuity Plan, which is a strategy designed to prevent and recover from potential threats to a company's operations.

BIA stands for Business Impact Analysis, which is a critical process for identifying and evaluating the potential impact of disruptions to a business operation.

BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System, which is a firmware used to perform hardware initialization during the booting process.

In cybersecurity, CA typically refers to Certificate Authority, which is responsible for issuing digital certificates used to verify the authenticity of websites or entities online.

CCTV stands for Closed-circuit Television, which is a system in which video cameras transmit signals to specific monitors for surveillance purposes.

In the context of information security, CIA is an acronym that represents the core principles of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, which are essential for maintaining secure and reliable systems.

CRL stands for Certification Revocation List, which is a list of digital certificates that have been revoked by the issuing certificate authority before their scheduled expiration date.

DAC stands for Discretionary Access Control, which refers to a type of access control where the owner of the resource has the ability to control who can access the resource and what permissions are granted.

DACL stands for Discretionary Access Control List, which is a list of permissions attached to an object that specifies which users or system processes are granted access to that object.

ALE refers to the expected monetary loss calculated annually due to a risk event.

The term 'BOTS' is an abbreviation for 'Network Robots', which are automated software applications designed to interact with computer networks or the internet. While 'Internet Robots' also refer to similar automated programs, 'Automated Scripts' and 'Virtual Assistants' do not specifically indicate network or internet-based automation.

CCMP stands for Counter Mode with Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol. It is an encryption protocol used in Wi-Fi networks that provides data confidentiality, data origin authentication, and replay protection.

CHAP is a secure authentication protocol commonly used in network communication to verify the identity of the remote party.

CIRT stands for Computer Incident Response Team, which is a group of professionals responsible for handling and responding to cybersecurity incidents in an organization.

COOP refers to a plan that ensures essential functions of an organization can continue during and after a disaster or emergency situation.

3DES stands for Triple Data Encryption Standard, which is a symmetric key encryption algorithm that is widely used in securing sensitive data.

ACE stands for Access Control Entry, which is a component in computer security that identifies an entity trying to access a system and specifies the permissions associated with that entity.

ARP stands for Address Resolution Protocol, which is used to map an IP address to a MAC address on a local network.

CAC typically refers to Common Access Card, which is a smart card used by the United States Department of Defense for computer access control and security.

CAN typically refers to the Controller Area Network, a communication protocol most commonly used in embedded systems such as automotive and industrial applications.

CERT is commonly used to refer to Computer Emergency Response Team, which is a group of cybersecurity experts responsible for responding to and managing computer security incidents.

CRC stands for Cyclical Redundancy Check, which is a method used to detect errors in digital data transmission.