Security Best Practices and Online Privacy

Flashcards covering security best practices, browser privacy settings across major web browsers, and safeguarding online privacy on social media.

What is the benefit of performing a risk assessment according to security best practices?

Knowing the value of what you are protecting will help in justifying security expenditures.

What should a security policy outline?

A policy should clearly outline company rules, job duties, and expectations.

What areas and systems should be restricted under physical security measures?

Access should be restricted to networking closets, server locations, as well as fre suppression.

What is recommended for human resource security measures?

Employees should be properly researched with background checks.

What steps should be taken regarding data backups?

Perform regular backups and test data recovery from backups.

What systems and software should receive regular security patches and updates?

Server, client, and network device operating systems and programs.

How should access controls be employed?

By configuring user roles and privilege levels as well as strong user authentication.

How should an organization regularly test incident response?

By employing an incident response team and testing emergency response scenarios.

What should be considered when choosing a network monitoring, analytics, and management tool?

Choose a security monitoring solution that integrates with other technologies.

What is the purpose of using private browsing mode?

Using private browsing mode can prevent other from gathering information about your online activities.

What is the private browsing mode called in Microsoft Edge?

InPrivate

What is the private browsing mode called in Google Chrome?

Incognito

What is the private browsing mode called in Mozilla Firefox?

Private tab / private window

What is the private browsing mode called in Safari?

Private: Private browsing

What general rule should be followed regarding social media sharing to safeguard online privacy?

Share as little information as possible on social media and check your social media settings.

Which specific pieces of information should not be shared on social media?

Birth date, Email address, and Phone number.