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What is the main purpose of data protection according to the text?

  • To promote data sharing across all platforms
  • To make data easily accessible for everyone
  • To prevent harmful cyberattacks
  • To ensure data remains secure in case it ends up in the wrong hands (correct)

What is one of the objectives listed for completing the unit on Data Security Threats?

  • Understanding various coding languages
  • Understanding the concept of different threats associated with Data Security (correct)
  • Mastering social media analytics
  • Learning how to program security software

Why is it important to classify data security threats?

  • To ignore potential risks
  • To understand and address different types of security threats (correct)
  • To make the data more vulnerable
  • To maximize data sharing capabilities

What does data protection aim to prevent?

<p>Data breaches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In relation to data security, what does assessing vulnerability help with?

<p>Understanding the likelihood of security breaches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the unit on Data Security Threats aim to provide knowledge about?

<p>Background of Data Security and associated threats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary reasons why organizations face data security threats?

<p>Cyber criminals aiming for financial gain or to harm the organization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is data security considered a vital issue for any organization?

<p>To avoid serious issues caused by unauthorized access to data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is typically held by organizations as critical information?

<p>Financial results and employee records (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does sharing and processing data online increase the risk of data being leaked?

<p>It exposes the data to potential leakage as it is transmitted over the internet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a consequence of an unauthorized user gaining access to an organization's critical data?

<p>Financial loss or damage to reputation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does holding personal data on personal computers contribute to data security threats?

<p>It increases the likelihood of falling victim to cyber attacks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information was stolen in the Gaana.com hack?

<p>Username, email addresses, passwords, date of births, and other personal information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did BlueCross BlueShield initially describe the stolen computer hard drives?

<p>Containing no personal information and encrypted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the costs incurred by BlueCross BlueShield due to the theft?

<p>$7 million for recovery efforts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the laptop stolen from in the case of the Methodist Hospital data breach?

<p>A medical office in the Texas Medical Center (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information was stored on the laptop stolen from Methodist Hospital?

<p>Private health information and Social Security Numbers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of personal information was NOT compromised in the Gaana.com hack?

<p>$10 million (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is data security extremely important for all companies?

<p>To ensure compliance with legal regulations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the significant challenges faced by today's business network and security teams?

<p>Balancing ease of communication and protection of sensitive information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the company consider the issue of the missing thumb drive with social security numbers a significant problem?

<p>Sensitive data on the thumb drive was at risk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as crucial for organizations regarding data security?

<p>Satisfying compliance mandates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are threats to sensitive data considered to have reached a critical point?

<p>Attacks have become more sophisticated and frequent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the consequences if an organization does not have a proper data security mechanism in place?

<p>Catastrophic effect on business continuity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a virus in the context of computer security threats?

<p>A program that changes computer operations without user permission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a computer system get infected by a virus?

<p>By clicking on suspicious links or downloading infected files (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of a virus infecting a computer's operating system?

<p>Data loss and potential system damage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a virus spread to other systems connected to an infected device?

<p>By sharing infected files or emails (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a virus replicates itself?

<p>It duplicates its code to infect more files/systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of computer security, what action can help prevent virus infections?

<p>Regularly updating antivirus software (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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