1. Foundations of Security
Security Ethics — Quiz
Test your understanding of security ethics with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
A security professional is developing a new access control system. Which ethical principle dictates that the system should only grant users the minimum necessary permissions to perform their tasks?
Question 2
In the context of security ethics, what is the primary ethical concern when a security system utilizes deepfake technology for identity verification?
Question 3
A security firm is contracted to conduct penetration testing on a client's network. Which ethical consideration is paramount before initiating any testing activities?
Question 4
A security professional discovers that a new data analytics tool, intended for threat detection, inadvertently collects and stores highly sensitive personal data of individuals not directly related to security incidents. Which ethical principle is most directly violated?
Question 5
When a security professional is involved in developing AI-powered security systems, what is a critical ethical consideration regarding algorithmic bias?