Chapter 8 Issues in Computing

Chapter 8 – Issues in Computing
1.    Briefly define each of the three members of the information security triad.

2.    What does the term authentication mean?

3.    What is multi-factor authentication?

4.    What is role-based access control?

5.    What is the purpose of encryption?

6.    What are two good examples of a complex password?

7.    What is a firewall?
 
8.    What is a code of ethics? What is one advantage and one disadvantage of a code of ethics?

9.    What does the term personally identifiable information mean?

Chapter 8 Issues in Computing Answer

1. Briefly define each of the three members of the information security triad.
   1. Confidentiality – only authorized individuals can access sensitive information and uses encryption techniques to safeguard the data.
   2. Integrity – data should be maintained and not be modified.
   3. Availability – data should be readily available to users
2. What does the term authentication mean?

– authentication is the process of verifying the identity of the user, process or device to allow access in resources in the information system.