Computer networks and the Internet are the prime mode of Information transfer today.
Which of the following is a technique used for modifying messages, providing Information and Cyber security, and reducing the risk of hacking attacks during communications and message passing over the Internet?
- Risk analysis
- Firewall security
- Cryptography
- OODA loop
Answer(s): C
Explanation:
Cryptography is responsible for the encoding of messages and securing messages during a network communication. Cryptography is a technique of encrypting and decrypting messages.
When the text is encrypted, it is unreadable by humans.
When the text is decrypted, it is readable by the humans. The terms used in cryptography are as follows:
Plaintext: This text can be read by a user.
Ciphertext: This text can be converted to a non-readable format.
Encryption: It is the process of creating a ciphertext from a plaintext. Decryption: It is the process of converting a ciphertext to a plaintext.
Cipher: It is an algorithm that is used to encrypt and decrypt text.
Key: Keys are the elements that are used in the technology of encrypting and decrypting text. Answer option A is incorrect. Risk analysis is the science of risks and their probability and evaluation in a business or a process. It is an important factor in security enhancement and prevention in a system. Risk analysis should be performed as part of the risk management process for each project. The outcome of the risk analysis would be the creation or review of the risk register to identify and quantify risk elements to the project and their potential impact.
Answer option D is incorrect. The OODA loop (for observe, orient, decide, and act) is a concept originally applied to the combat operations process, often at the strategic level in both military and business operations. It is now also often applied to understand commercial operations and learning processes. The concept was developed by military strategist and USAF Colonel John Boyd.