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What is the primary purpose of a Firewall in a cyber security system?
What is the primary purpose of a Firewall in a cyber security system?
to monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic
What is the main goal of a Penetration Tester in a cyber security team?
What is the main goal of a Penetration Tester in a cyber security team?
to simulate cyber attacks to test an organization's defenses
What is the primary objective of implementing Encryption in a cyber security system?
What is the primary objective of implementing Encryption in a cyber security system?
to convert data into a code to protect it from unauthorized access
What is the role of an Incident Responder in a cyber security team?
What is the role of an Incident Responder in a cyber security team?
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What is the main reason for regularly keeping software and systems up to date?
What is the main reason for regularly keeping software and systems up to date?
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What is the purpose of Two-Factor Authentication?
What is the purpose of Two-Factor Authentication?
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Study Notes
Types of Cyber Threats
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Malware: malicious software designed to harm or exploit a computer system
- Viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware, ransomware
- Phishing: fraudulent emails, texts, or messages to trick users into revealing sensitive information
- Ransomware: malware that encrypts data and demands payment to restore access
- Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks: overwhelming a system with traffic to make it unavailable
Cyber Security Measures
- Firewalls: network security systems that monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic
- Encryption: converting data into a code to protect it from unauthorized access
- Access Control: restricting access to systems and data based on user identity and privileges
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS): monitoring and blocking suspicious traffic
- Password Management: secure storage and generation of passwords
Cyber Security Best Practices
- Keep software and systems up to date: regular patching and updates to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities
- Use strong and unique passwords: avoid using the same password across multiple accounts
- Be cautious with emails and attachments: avoid opening suspicious emails and attachments
- Use two-factor authentication: adding an extra layer of verification to the login process
- Back up data regularly: protecting against data loss in case of a cyber attack
Cyber Security Careers
- Security Analyst: identifying and mitigating security threats
- Penetration Tester: simulating cyber attacks to test an organization's defenses
- Incident Responder: responding to and containing cyber security incidents
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): overseeing an organization's overall cyber security strategy
- Cyber Security Consultant: providing expert advice on cyber security best practices and implementation
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Learn about types of cyber threats, cyber security measures, best practices, and career paths. Understand how to protect yourself and organizations from cyber attacks.
