Security and Compliance Standards Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of application security?
Answer: To prevent unauthorized access and data breaches
Application security aims to protect data and prevent unauthorized access, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Which compliance standard focuses on protecting personal healthcare information?
Answer: HIPAA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a U.S. regulation designed to safeguard medical data and patient privacy.
Why is encryption essential in data security?
Answer: It ensures only authorized users can access data
Encryption protects sensitive data by converting it into unreadable formats, preventing unauthorized access.
What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
Answer: To require multiple forms of user verification
MFA enhances security by requiring multiple forms of verification, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
Which of the following best describes the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?
Answer: A European data protection regulation
GDPR is a European Union regulation that protects user data and enforces strict privacy laws.
What is a security patch?
Answer: An update that fixes security vulnerabilities
A security patch is a software update that fixes vulnerabilities to protect systems from cyber threats.