Access and Physical Security

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A user chooses the password 'Fluffy2010', using a pet's name and a year. Why is this a weak password?: It contains personal details that others could guess
A system locks an account after three failed login attempts. Which threat does this mainly reduce?: A brute-force attack guessing the password
An attacker steals the login details of a receptionist's account at a surgery. Which method limits the damage that can be done?: User access levels
Which of these is an example of physical security?: A key card lock on the server room door
How does a cable lock help to keep a computer in a classroom secure?: It stops the computer being carried away
A member of staff leaves the company. What should be done to their account to remove a vulnerability?: Delete or disable the account
Why should a user have a different password for each account they use?: So a leaked password does not expose other accounts
An intruder wants to connect their own laptop to a school network. Which measure best stops this?: Locking the network cabinets and server rooms
A new server is supplied with the default password 'password'. Why does the network manager change it before the server is used?: So that people cannot log in using the widely known password
On a school network, only network administrators can install new software. How does this help to keep the network secure?: Users cannot install malware themselves
A data centre signs in all visitors and makes sure they are escorted at all times. What does this prevent?: Visitors reaching equipment they are not allowed to touch
A worker writes their network password on a note and leaves it on their desk. Why does this make the account less secure?: Anyone who sees the note can log in as the worker
Which term describes the process of proving that a user logging in is the owner of the account?: Authentication
What is meant by physical security?: Protecting the hardware and stopping people from getting physical access to it
What is meant by a strong password?: A long password that mixes different character types
What is meant by unauthorised access?: Getting into an account or a system without permission to do so
Which term describes a door entry system that opens when it recognises a person's fingerprint?: Biometric lock
What is the purpose of CCTV as a form of physical security?: To record who enters and moves around a building
Which measure stops somebody using a computer that has been left logged in?: Locking the screen before leaving the desk
A user is given read and write access to a folder, but not delete access. What can the user do in the folder?: Open files and save changes to them

Access and Physical Security

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