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Explain the use of callback modems as a nonbiometric security measure.

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How is a sender notified of packet delivery using a packet-filtering firewall?

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_____ is a software feature that erases the screen and signs the user off automatically after a specified length of inactivity.

A level 3 security system focuses on protecting _____.

An ideal password should be eight characters or longer.

Which of the following is a type of access control used to protect systems from unauthorized access?

In the context of computer and network security,_____ means that computers and networks are operating and authorized users can access the information they need.

Backup facilities should never be shared in an attempt to reduce costs.

_____ is a computer crime that involves destroying or disrupting computer services.

A proxy server is often used to help protect the network against unauthorized access from outside the network by hiding the network addresses of internal systems.

Describe asymmetric encryption.

Data encryption transforms data into a scrambled form called ciphertext.

Phishing is different from pharming as phishing usually involves hijacking an official Web site address by hacking a Domain Name System server.

_____ take advantage of the human element of security systems.

Viruses can only be transmitted through sharing of infected files directly from one computer to another.

What are the functions of a computer emergency response team (CERT)?

State any five physical security measures.

A(n) _____ consists of self-propagating program code that is triggered by a specified time or event.

_____ ensures data security and integrity over public networks,such as the Internet.

Which of the following is a nonbiometric security measure?