Information Security Session 2 Pre-assessment

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    Both general management and information technology management are responsible for implementing information security.

    • True
    • False
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This pre-assessment for Information Security Session 2 evaluates understanding of the key roles, responsibilities, and legal aspects of information security, emphasizing the balance between technology and management, and highlighting issues like industrial espionage.

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  • 2. 

    Unlike any other of the information technology programs, the primary mission of an information security program is to ensure that systems and their contents remain the same.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the correct answer, True, is that an information security program is specifically designed to protect systems and their contents from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. It focuses on maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of information, ensuring that systems remain unchanged and secure. This sets information security apart from other IT programs that may focus on different aspects such as software development or network administration.

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  • 3. 

    A deliberate act of theft would be:

    • Equipment failure

    • Piracy or copyright infringement

    • Illegal confiscation of equipment or information

    Correct Answer
    A. Illegal confiscation of equipment or information
    Explanation
    The given options describe different scenarios related to theft. Equipment failure refers to a technical malfunction and is not an intentional act of theft. Piracy or copyright infringement involves unauthorized use or reproduction of someone's intellectual property, but it does not involve confiscation of equipment or information. On the other hand, illegal confiscation of equipment or information refers to the intentional act of taking someone's property or information without proper authorization, making it the correct answer.

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  • 4. 

    Information security has more to do with technology than management.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    This statement is false because information security is not solely dependent on technology. While technology plays a crucial role in implementing security measures, effective information security also requires proper management practices. This includes developing security policies, conducting risk assessments, implementing controls, training employees, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Without proper management, technology alone cannot ensure the security of information.

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    When information gatherers employ techniques that cross the threshold of what is legal or ethical, they are conducting ________________________.

    • Industrial espionage

    • Competitive intelligence

    • Shoulder surfing

    Correct Answer
    A. Industrial espionage
    Explanation
    When information gatherers employ techniques that cross the threshold of what is legal or ethical, they are conducting industrial espionage. This term refers to the unauthorized acquisition of trade secrets, confidential information, or intellectual property from a competitor or another organization, typically for the purpose of gaining a competitive advantage. It involves covert activities such as hacking, infiltration, or bribery, and is considered illegal and unethical.

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