Cyber Security Basics Quiz

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What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

  • Preventing data theft and unauthorized access
  • Protecting computer networks from unauthorized access
  • Safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information (correct)
  • Securing individual devices from malware and viruses

Which practice helps in ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information?

  • Securing individual devices from malware
  • Installing a firewall
  • Monitoring and filtering network traffic
  • Implementing encryption and access controls (correct)

What does endpoint security primarily focus on?

  • Securing individual devices from malware and other threats (correct)
  • Preventing data theft and unauthorized access
  • Safeguarding the confidentiality of information
  • Protecting computer networks from unauthorized access

Which component of cybersecurity involves techniques like firewalls and intrusion detection systems?

<p>Network Security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of information security?

<p>Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

<p>To safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of cybersecurity involves implementing encryption and access controls?

<p>Information Security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of endpoint security in cybersecurity?

<p>To secure individual devices from malware and other threats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is commonly used in network security to filter incoming and outgoing network traffic?

<p>Firewalls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does information security aim to ensure regarding sensitive data?

<p>It ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Cybersecurity only involves protecting computer systems from unauthorized access and data theft.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Network security includes protecting computer networks from malware and viruses.

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

True or false: Endpoint security focuses on safeguarding individual devices from unauthorized access and data breaches.

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

True or false: Information security involves implementing encryption, access controls, and data protection measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.

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

True or false: Cybersecurity encompasses a wide range of technologies, processes, and practices aimed at safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information in the digital world.

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

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