ALA Technology and Information Systems Flashcards

What is multi-factor authentication (MFA) designed to protect against?

Answer: Unauthorized access when a password is compromised

MFA requires a second verification factor (such as a code sent to a phone), so a stolen password alone cannot grant access.

In legal technology, what does e-discovery primarily involve?

Answer: Identifying, collecting, and reviewing electronically stored information for litigation

E-discovery is the process of finding, preserving, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) in response to litigation or investigations.

Which cloud computing model provides software applications over the internet on a subscription basis?

Answer: Software as a Service (SaaS)

SaaS delivers software via the internet so firms use the application without managing underlying infrastructure or updates.

What is the main purpose of data encryption in a law firm environment?

Answer: To render data unreadable to unauthorized parties

Encryption transforms data into an unreadable format, protecting confidential client information from unauthorized access during storage or transmission.

A law firm's acceptable use policy (AUP) primarily governs:

Answer: How staff may use firm technology and network resources

An AUP defines permitted and prohibited uses of firm technology assets, protecting the firm from security and legal risks arising from misuse.

What is the function of a firewall in a law firm's network security architecture?

Answer: To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules

A firewall acts as a gatekeeper, filtering network traffic according to predefined rules to block unauthorized access and threats.