Considerations of privacy, invasiveness, and psychological and physical comfort when using the system are important elements for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference: Explanation: Acceptability in terms of biometric systems refers to considerations of privacy, invasiveness, and psychological and physical comfort when using the system. For example, a concern with retina scanning systems may be the exchange of body fluids on the eyepiece or the feeling that a retinal scan could be harmful to the eye. Another concern would be the retinal pattern that could reveal changes in a person's health, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Incorrect Answers: A: Considerations of privacy, invasiveness, and psychological and physical comfort when using the system are not elements of accountability of biometrics systems. C: Considerations of privacy, invasiveness, and psychological and physical comfort when using the system are not elements of availability of biometrics systems. D: Considerations of privacy, invasiveness, and psychological and physical comfort when using the system are not elements of adaptability of biometrics systems. References: Krutz, Ronald L. and Russell Dean Vines, The CISSP and CAP Prep Guide: Mastering CISSP and CAP, Wiley Publishing, Indianapolis, 2007, p. 60
CISSP Exam Question 312
After acquiring the latest security updates, what must be done before deploying to production systems?
Correct Answer: B
After acquiring the latest security updates, the best practice is to install the patches on a test system before deploying them to the production systems. This is to ensure that the patches are compatible with the system configuration and do not cause any adverse effects or conflicts with the existing applications or services. The test system should be isolated from the production environment and should have the same or similar specifications and settings as the production system. * A. Use tools to detect missing system patches is not something that must be done after acquiring the latest security updates, but rather something that must be done before acquiring the security updates. This is to identify the current patch level and the patch requirements of the system. * C. Subscribe to notifications for vulnerabilities is not something that must be done after acquiring the latest security updates, but rather something that must be done as part of the ongoing patch management process. This is to stay informed of the latest security threats and vulnerabilities and the corresponding patches or mitigations. * D. Assess the severity of the situation is not something that must be done after acquiring the latest security updates, but rather something that must be done before acquiring the security updates. This is to prioritize the patching activities based on the risk and impact of the vulnerabilities. References: CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition, Chapter 6, page 336; Official (ISC)2 CISSP CBK Reference, Fifth Edition, Chapter 6, page 297
CISSP Exam Question 313
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is necessary in many systems given common types of password attacks. Which of the following is a correct list of password attacks?
Correct Answer: A
CISSP Exam Question 314
Which one of the following represents an ALE calculation?
Correct Answer: A
Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) is the dollar amount that would be lost if there was a loss of an asset. Annualized Rate of Occurrence (ARO) is an estimated possibility of a threat to an asset taking place in one year (for example if there is a change of a flood occuring once in 10 years the ARO would be .1, and if there was a chance of a flood occuring once in 100 years then the ARO would be .01). The following answers are incorrect: gross loss expectancy x loss frequency. Is incorrect because this is a distractor. actual replacement cost - proceeds of salvage. Is incorrect because this is a distractor. asset value x loss expectancy. Is incorrect because this is a distractor.
CISSP Exam Question 315
Which of the following specifically addresses cyber attacks against an organization's IT systems?