IT-474 Introduction to Cyber Security

College of Computing and InformaticsAssignment 1
Deadline: Monday 30/09/2024 @ 23:59
[Total Mark for this Assignment is 8]
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or any kind of manipulation).
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page.
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the question.
• Late submission will result in ZERO mark.
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• Use Times New Roman font for all your answers.
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Question One
Pg. 01
Learning
Outcome(s):
Question One
CLO1: Describe
Explain the importance of confidentiality, integrity, and availability in information
security.
main principles of
cyber security.
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2 Marks
Question Two
Pg. 02
Learning
Outcome(s):
CLO3: Apply
proper security
countermeasures.
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Question Two
2 Marks
Define the concept of vulnerability and provide an example from an organization’s
perspective
Question Three
Pg. 03
Learning
Outcome(s):
CLO2: Analyze
security threats,
vulnerabilities,
and risks.
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Question Three
2 Marks
List and describe two types of malicious software (malware) and their impact on
systems.
Question Four
Pg. 04
Learning
Outcome(s):
CLO2: Analyze
security threats,
vulnerabilities,
and risks.
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Question Four
2 Marks
Outline the process of risk assessment in information security and its key components?