a. What is a vulnerability? 5a1.) The general name for a security flaw in a program is
Question:
a. What is a vulnerability?
5a1.) The general name for a security flaw in a program is a _________.
a. Virus
b. Malware
c. Security fault
d. Vulnerability
5a2.) A _________ is a flaw in a program that permits a specific attack or set of attacks against this program.
a. Malware
b. Security error
c. Vulnerability
d. Security fault
b. How can users eliminate vulnerabilities in their programs?
5b.) Users typically can eliminate a vulnerability in one of their programs by _________.
a. Installing a patch
b. Using an antivirus program
c. Both A and B
d. Neither nor B
c. What name do we give to attacks that occur before a patch is available?
5c.) Vulnerability-based attacks that occur before a patch is available are called _________ attacks.
a. Indefensible
b. Stealth
c. Malware
d. Zero-day
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Business Data Networks and Security
ISBN: 978-0134817125
11th Edition
Authors: Raymond R. Panko, Julia L. Panko