WGU Master's Course C701 - Ethical Hacking Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions

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WGU Master's Course C701 - Ethical Hacking Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions Because attackers break into systems for various reasons, it is important for information security professi... onals to understand how malicious hackers exploit systems and the probable reasons behind the attacks. A True B False ✔✔A Information security refers to ________ or ________ information and information systems that use, store, and transmit information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. A compiling / securing B imaging / shielding C duplicating / saving D protecting / safeguarding ✔✔D Information is not the critical asset that organizations need to secure. A False B True ✔✔A ________ is the part of a malware or an exploit that performs the intended malicious actions, which can include creating backdoor access to a victim's machine, damaging or deleting files, and data theft. A Payload B Vulnerability C Exploit D Hack value ✔✔A In a ________, the attacker exploits vulnerabilities in a computer application before the software developer can release a patch for them. A payload B zero-day attack C hack value D vulnerability ✔✔B Information security is defined as " [Show More]

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