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What does cyber security refer to?
What does cyber security refer to?
- The protection of computer systems from unauthorized access or attacks (correct)
- The analysis of data patterns and trends
- The study of computer programming languages
- The process of developing software applications
Which of the following is a key objective of cyber security?
Which of the following is a key objective of cyber security?
- Developing new software applications
- Increasing the speed of internet connections
- Optimizing computer network performance
- Ensuring the privacy of personal information (correct)
What are some common cyber threats?
What are some common cyber threats?
- Cloud computing, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence
- Social media, online shopping, and email
- Hardware, software, and networking
- Malware, phishing, and ransomware (correct)
Study Notes
Cyber Security Definition
- Cyber security refers to the practices, technologies, and processes designed to protect digital information, systems, and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
Key Objectives of Cyber Security
- A key objective of cyber security is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital assets and information.
Common Cyber Threats
- Malware (malicious software) including viruses, worms, and Trojans
- Phishing attacks that aim to trick users into revealing sensitive information
- Ransomware attacks that demand payment in exchange for restoring access to data
- Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks that overwhelm systems with traffic
- SQL Injection attacks that target sensitive data in databases
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks that inject malicious code into websites
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Test your knowledge on cyber security! This quiz will cover the basics of cyber security, including its definition, key objectives, and common threats. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the world of online security.
