April 1999
SC223: COMPUTER SECURITY

QUESTION 4

Total Marks: 20 Marks

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(a) List two types of attack which are possible over communication lines.

 

[2]
(b) Describe the security considerations associated with twisted pair and coaxial cable.

 

[4]
(c) (i) List two services provided by a firewall. [2]
(ii) List two drawbacks associated with firewalls.

 

[2]
(d) Describe how biometrics devices are used to provide positive identification.

 

[2]
(e) Describe how each of the following provide access control services. [2]
(i) Access control lists. [2]
(ii) Logical networking controls.

 

(f) Describe two forms of non-repudiation service. [4]