Explanation/Reference: All of these are components of Configuration Management. The following answers are incorrect: Auditing of changes to the Trusted Computing Base. Is incorrect because it refers only to auditing the changes, but nothing about controlling them. Control of changes to the Trusted Computing Base. Is incorrect because it refers only to controlling the changes, but nothing about ensuring the changes will not lead to a weakness or fault in the system. Changes in the configuration access to the Trusted Computing Base. Is incorrect because this does not refer to controlling the changes or ensuring the changes will not lead to a weakness or fault in the system.
SSCP Exam Question 147
A Security Kernel is defined as a strict implementation of a reference monitor mechanism responsible for enforcing a security policy. To be secure, the kernel must meet three basic conditions, what are they?
Correct Answer: D
Section: Security Operation Adimnistration Explanation/Reference: A security kernel is responsible for enforcing a security policy. It is a strict implementation of a reference monitor mechanism. The architecture of a kernel operating system is typically layered, and the kernel should be at the lowest and most primitive level. It is a small portion of the operating system through which all references to information and all changes to authorizations must pass. In theory, the kernel implements access control and information flow control between implemented objects according to the security policy. To be secure, the kernel must meet three basic conditions: completeness (all accesses to information must go through the kernel), isolation (the kernel itself must be protected from any type of unauthorized access), and verifiability (the kernel must be proven to meet design specifications). The reference monitor, as noted previously, is an abstraction, but there may be a reference validator, which usually runs inside the security kernel and is responsible for performing security access checks on objects, manipulating privileges, and generating any resulting security audit messages. A term associated with security kernels and the reference monitor is the trusted computing base (TCB). The TCB is the portion of a computer system that contains all elements of the system responsible for supporting the security policy and the isolation of objects. The security capabilities of products for use in the TCB can be verified through various evaluation criteria, such as the earlier Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) and the current Common Criteria standard. Many of these security terms-reference monitor, security kernel, TCB-are defined loosely by vendors for purposes of marketing literature. Thus, it is necessary for security professionals to read the small print and between the lines to fully understand what the vendor is offering in regard to security features. TIP FOR THE EXAM: The terms Security Kernel and Reference monitor are synonymous but at different levels. As it was explained by Diego: While the Reference monitor is the concept, the Security kernel is the implementation of such concept (via hardware, software and firmware means). The two terms are the same thing, but on different levels: one is conceptual, one is "technical" The following are incorrect answers: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Policy, mechanism, and assurance Isolation, layering, and abstraction Reference(s) used for this question: Hernandez CISSP, Steven (2012-12-21). Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, Third Edition ((ISC)2 Press) (Kindle Locations 13858-13875). Auerbach Publications. Kindle Edition.
SSCP Exam Question 148
How long are IPv4 addresses?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference: IPv4 addresses are currently 32 bits long. IPv6 addresses are 128 bits long. Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 87.
SSCP Exam Question 149
Which of the following type of cryptography is used when both parties use the same key to communicate securely with each other?
Correct Answer: A
Section: Cryptography Explanation/Reference: Symmetric-key algorithms are a class of algorithms for cryptography that use the same cryptographic keys for both encryption of plaintext (sender) and decryption of ciphertext (receiver). The keys may be identical, in practice, they represent a shared secret between two or more parties that can be used to maintain a private information link. This requirement that both parties have access to the secret key is one of the main drawbacks of symmetric key encryption, in comparison to public-key encryption. This is also known as secret key encryption. In symmetric key cryptography, each end of the conversation must have the same key or they cannot decrypt the message sent to them by the other party. Symmetric key crypto is very fast but more difficult to manage due to the need to distribute the key in a secure means to all parts needing to decrypt the data. There is no key management built within Symmetric crypto. PKI provides CIA - Confidentiality (Through encryption) Integrity (By guaranteeing that the message hasn't change in transit) and Authentication (Non-repudiation). Symmetric key crypto provides mostly Confidentiality. The following answers are incorrect: - PKI - Public Key Infrastructure: This is the opposite of symmetric key crypto. Each side in PKI has their own private key and public key. What one key encrypt the other one can decrypt. You make use of the receiver public key to communicate securely with a remote user. The receiver will use their matching private key to decrypt the data. - Diffie-Hellman: Sorry, this is an asymmetric key technique. It is used for key agreement over an insecure network such as the Internet. It allows two parties who has never met to negotiate a secret key over an insecure network while preventing Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) attacks. - DSS - Digital Signature Standard: Sorry, this is an asymmetric key technique. The following reference(s) was used to create this question: To learn more about this Qs and 100% of the Security+ CBK, subscribe to our Holistic Computer Based Tutorial (CBT) on our Learning Management System at: http://www.cccure.tv and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symmetric-key_algorithm
SSCP Exam Question 150
A 'Pseudo flaw' is which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Section: Security Operation Adimnistration Explanation/Reference: A Pseudo flaw is something that looks like it is vulnerable to attack, but really acts as an alarm or triggers automatic actions when an intruder attempts to exploit the flaw. The following answers are incorrect: An omission when generating Psuedo-code. Is incorrect because it is a distractor. Used for testing for bounds violations in application programming. Is incorrect, this is a testing methodology. A normally generated page fault causing the system to halt. This is incorrect because it is distractor.