SSCP · Question #963
A channel within a computer system or network that is designed for the authorized transfer of information is identified as a(n)?
The correct answer is B. Overt channel. An overt channel is a path within a computer system or network that is designed for the authorized transfer of data. The opposite would be a covert channel which is an unauthorized A covert channel is a way for an entity to receive information in an unauthorized manner. It is…
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A channel within a computer system or network that is designed for the authorized transfer of information is identified as a(n)?
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- ACovert channel
- BOvert channel
- COpened channel
- DClosed channel
How the community answered
(48 responses)- A4% (2)
- B88% (42)
- C2% (1)
- D6% (3)
Explanation
An overt channel is a path within a computer system or network that is designed for the authorized transfer of data. The opposite would be a covert channel which is an unauthorized A covert channel is a way for an entity to receive information in an unauthorized manner. It is an information flow that is not controlled by a security mechanism. This type of information path was not developed for communication; thus, the system does not properly protect this path, because the developers never envisioned information being passed in this way. Receiving information in this manner clearly violates the system's security policy. All of the other choices are bogus detractors.
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