Common Cybersecurity Terminology

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What is the primary focus of a security analyst or cybersecurity analyst?

Researching IT security trends

Managing compliance with internal standards

Protecting networks from unauthorized access

Developing strategies to secure an organization (correct)

Why is compliance important in cybersecurity?

To monitor IT security trends

To avoid fines and security breaches (correct)

To develop strategies for network protection

To research potential threats

What are security frameworks used for in cybersecurity?

Building plans to mitigate risks and threats (correct)

Monitoring networks for breaches

Developing strategies for compliance

Researching information technology security trends

Which term refers to the practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information in cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity Signup and view all the answers

What role does a cybersecurity analyst play in preventing incidents?

Implementing measures to avoid security incidents Signup and view all the answers

What does a strong security posture help an organization achieve?

Lower risk Signup and view all the answers

Who can be considered an internal threat actor according to the text?

Current or former employee Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of cloud security?

Protecting data, applications, and infrastructure in the cloud Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding key technical terms and concepts important for a security analyst?

To identify common threats, risks, and vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of programming in the context of cybersecurity?

Creating a set of instructions for a computer to execute tasks Signup and view all the answers

Common Cybersecurity Terminology

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What is the primary focus of a security analyst or cybersecurity analyst?

Why is compliance important in cybersecurity?

What are security frameworks used for in cybersecurity?

Which term refers to the practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information in cybersecurity?

What role does a cybersecurity analyst play in preventing incidents?

What does a strong security posture help an organization achieve?

Who can be considered an internal threat actor according to the text?

What is the primary focus of cloud security?

Why is understanding key technical terms and concepts important for a security analyst?

What is the primary purpose of programming in the context of cybersecurity?

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