Chapter 1 Introduction to Computer Security True / False 1. The Domain Name System is what translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers and routers understand. True 2. The type of hacking that involves breaking into telephone systems is called sneaking. False—This type of hacking is called phreaking. 3. The technique for breaching a system’s security by exploiting human nature rather than technology is war-driving. False—This describes social engineering. 4. Malware is a generic term for software that has a malicious purpose. True 5. Software that lays dormant until some specific condition is met is a Trojan horse. False—This describes a logic bomb. Usually, the condition that is met is a date and time. 6. Someone who breaks into a system legally to assess security deficiencies is a penetration tester. True 7. Auditing is the process to determine if a user’s credentials are authorized to access a network resource. False—This describes authentication. Auditing is the process of reviewing logs, records, and procedures. 8. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability are three pillars of security, called the CIA triangle. True 9. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 requires government agencies to identify sensitive systems, conduct computer security training, and develop computer security plans. False—This describes the Computer Security Act of 1987