Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity Chapter 1 Quiz: Understanding Cybersecurity
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What is the purpose of AI applied to cybersecurity, as mentioned in the text?

  • To develop advanced persistent threats (APT)
  • To react to cybersecurity breaches after they occur
  • To create new patterns of attack signatures
  • To identify and predict network anomalies (correct)
  • In the context of cybersecurity, what does 'predictive analytics' primarily involve?

  • Creating new malware programs
  • Detecting anomalies in network patterns and user activities (correct)
  • Reacting to cybersecurity breaches after they occur
  • Developing signatures for known patterns of attack
  • What distinguishes an 'Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)' in the realm of cybersecurity?

  • It hides within the network and causes long-term damage (correct)
  • It creates short-term malware programs
  • It causes immediate and visible damage to the network
  • It uses known patterns of attack signatures
  • What is the primary approach used by cognitive computers in cybersecurity, as per the text?

    <p>Correlating text information with existing knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary defense against social engineering?

    <p>Education and awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of network intrusions involve social engineering?

    <p>66-84%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is spear phishing and how does it differ from regular phishing?

    <p>Spear phishing targets a specific victim based on research, while regular phishing is not targeted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a retailer's data is stolen in relation to potential spear phishing attacks?

    <p>The stolen data provides information for potential spear phishing attacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common way into an SSH account?

    <p>Guessing the password with modern brute force tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is recommended to fight off an SSH brute force attack?

    <p>Limiting the number of password-guessing attempts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of attack involves embedding malicious instructions into an SQL database?

    <p>SQL injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of databases are described as making data access to mobile apps more efficient?

    <p>NoSQL databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cybersecurity and AI

    • AI is applied to cybersecurity to enhance threat detection, incident response, and security orchestration.

    Predictive Analytics in Cybersecurity

    • Predictive analytics primarily involves using statistical models, machine learning, and data mining to identify potential security threats and prevent future attacks.

    Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

    • APTs are sophisticated, targeted cyber-attacks where an attacker remains undetected on a network for an extended period to steal sensitive data.

    Cognitive Computers in Cybersecurity

    • Cognitive computers in cybersecurity primarily use machine learning and natural language processing to analyze and respond to cyber threats in real-time.

    Defense Against Social Engineering

    • The primary defense against social engineering is employee education and awareness.

    Social Engineering Statistics

    • Around 90% of network intrusions involve social engineering.

    Spear Phishing

    • Spear phishing is a targeted form of phishing where attackers focus on a specific individual or group, often using personalized emails to trick them into divulging sensitive information.

    Consequences of Data Theft

    • If a retailer's data is stolen, it can be used to launch targeted spear phishing attacks on customers.

    SSH Account Security

    • The most common way into an SSH account is through weak or default passwords.

    Fighting SSH Brute Force Attacks

    • The recommended method to fight off an SSH brute force attack is to use a combination of password cracking prevention tools, two-factor authentication, and IP blocking.

    SQL Injection Attacks

    • SQL injection attacks involve embedding malicious instructions into an SQL database to access sensitive data.

    Efficient Data Access for Mobile Apps

    • NoSQL databases are designed to make data access more efficient for mobile apps.

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    Test your knowledge of the diverse aspects of cybersecurity and threat response with this quiz based on Chapter 1 of 'Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity'. Explore topics such as social engineering, phishing, and the multifaceted nature of cybersecurity.

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