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Data Security and Compliance (DataSys+ DS0-001) Flashcards
CompTIA DataSys+ DS0-001 Flashcards
Study our Data Security and Compliance (DataSys+ DS0-001) flashcards for the CompTIA DataSys+ DS0-001 exam with 30+ flashcards. View as flashcards, a searchable table, or as a fun matching game.
| Front | Back |
| Define insider threat | A security risk posed by employees or other trusted individuals within an organization |
| Define Personally Identifiable Financial Information (PIFI) | Financial data that can identify an individual, such as account numbers or transaction history |
| Define phishing | An attempt to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive data via fraudulent communication |
| Define PII (Personally Identifiable Information) | Any data that can be used to identify a specific individual |
| Define the CIA Triad | The core principles of data security: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability |
| Describe the principle of least privilege | Users and systems should have only the minimum privileges necessary to perform their functions |
| How does a firewall enhance security | By filtering and blocking unauthorized network traffic |
| List one key principle of the GDPR | Data Minimization |
| Name one common method for ensuring the integrity of data | Hashing |
| Name one method to secure data at rest | Encrypt files or databases using strong encryption standards |
| Name one potential penalty for non-compliance with GDPR | Fines up to €20 million or 4% of annual global turnover, whichever is higher |
| What does HIPAA regulate | The protection and confidentiality of health-related information in the U.S. |
| What does SSL/TLS ensure in a data pipeline | Secure and encrypted communication between endpoints |
| What is a common method for preventing man-in-the-middle attacks | Using end-to-end encryption and secure communication protocols like HTTPS |
| What is a common use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) | To enhance security by requiring multiple forms of verification (e.g., password + mobile code) |
| What is a Data Breach | An incident where sensitive or protected data is accessed, disclosed, or stolen without authorization |
| What is a data retention policy | A set of guidelines that determines how long data should be stored before being deleted |
| What is a zero-trust security model | A framework where all users, inside or outside the network, are verified and authenticated continuously |
| What is an access control list (ACL) | A set of rules defining which users or systems can access particular resources |
| What is data anonymization | A process that removes personally identifiable information from data to protect individuals' privacy |
| What is role-based access control (RBAC) | A methodology for granting permissions based on a user's role within an organization |
| What is the main requirement of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) | To give California residents more control over their personal information, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of data sales |
| What is the primary goal of data encryption | To protect data confidentiality by converting it into unreadable formats for unauthorized users |
| What is the principle of data sovereignty | Data is subject to the laws and regulations of the country where it is stored |
| What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) | To create a secure, encrypted connection over a less-secure network, such as the Internet |
| What is the purpose of compliance audits | To ensure that data security practices meet regulatory requirements and standards |
| What is the purpose of tokenization | To replace sensitive data with unique, non-sensitive identifiers to protect it during storage or transmission |
| What is the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) | To monitor compliance with data protection laws and practices within an organization |
| What is the role of a Security Operations Center (SOC) | To monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents in real-time |
| Why is regular software patching important | To fix vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers |
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About the Flashcards
Flashcards for the CompTIA DataSys+ exam cover core principles of information security and data privacy that appear on test day. Students can quickly review how encryption safeguards confidentiality, how hashing verifies integrity, and how controls such as ACLs, firewalls, VPNs, and least-privilege policies reduce risk. Key regulations-including GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA-are highlighted alongside roles like the Data Protection Officer.
The deck also reinforces critical exam jargon: PII and PIFI definitions, the CIA triad, tokenization, zero-trust architecture, insider threats, compliance audits, and breach response. Concise Q&A prompts help you lock in multi-factor authentication steps, SSL/TLS uses, data retention policies, and phishing countermeasures, making last-minute revision efficient and focused.
Topics covered in this flashcard deck:
- Data encryption & confidentiality
- Access control & authentication
- Privacy laws & compliance
- Security models & frameworks
- Cyber threats & response