WGU C842 (ECIH 212-89), Exam Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, VERIFIED | 28 Pages

The ability to provide protection for data that is only to be seen/used by authorized users, preventing disclosure, unauthorized access and use. (keeping good data away from bad people). Typically implemented through protection mechanisms (controls) such as encryption. - -Confidentiality The ability to validate that data has not been changed/modified in any way without the owners approval and knowledge and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity. Typically implemented through protection mechanisms (controls) such as digital signatures. - -Integrity The ability to ensure that data will be accessible/useable by those authorized to do so at any time required. Typically implemented through protection mechanisms (controls) such as redundancy in system design. - -Availability Allows users to share and process information (data). - -Information System The person who first creates, or initiates the creation or storage of the data. They are responsible for the classification of data. The owner controls access to the data and is responsible for the security and integrity of the files. - -Information Owner The person who controls and implements security required to protect the information assets classified by the information owner. - -Information Custodian Conflict that makes use of information & Information Systems as weapons for both offensive and defensive purpose. Examples of items used as weapons in information warfare include: Viruses, Worms, Trojan horses, Logic bombs, Trap doors, Rootkits - -Information WarfareDeliberate action that causes harm to a computer system by exploiting known vulnerabilities and threats. (Violating the security of the system). - -Attack