Testout Security Pro Chapter 1 - Course Introduction

The degree of protection against danger, damage, loss, and criminal activity

…ensures that data is not disclosed to unintended persons

…ensures that data is not modified or tampered with

…ensures that a system is up so that data is available when needed

…provides the validation of a message's origin

Something that has value to an individual or an organization

Anything that has the potential to cause the loss of an asset

The person or entity that attempt or carries out a threat

An opening or weakness in the system

An act, procedure, or piece of software that takes advantage of a vulnerability to carry out an attack

A security approach that combines multiple security controls and defenses to create a cumulative effect

A security approach that defines seven layers of security