Cyber Security Questions et reponses d'entretien
Question 11. What is a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack?
A Man-in-the-Middle attack occurs when an attacker intercepts and potentially alters the communication between two parties without their knowledge.
Question 12. What is the purpose of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system?
SIEM systems collect and analyze log data from various systems across an organization to detect and respond to security incidents.
Question 13. What is the difference between a virus and a worm?
A virus requires user interaction to spread, usually by executing an infected program, while a worm is a self-replicating malware that spreads without user interaction.
Question 14. Define social engineering.
Social engineering is a tactic used by attackers to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information, such as passwords or financial information.
Question 15. What is the concept of least common mechanism in security design?
The least common mechanism principle states that security mechanisms should not be shared by multiple users, to minimize the potential impact of a security breach.
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