12 Questions
What is social engineering based on?
Trusting side of human nature
During the intelligence-gathering phase, an attacker can find information from all of the following EXCEPT:
Current employees
Which of the following job roles is often targeted in social engineering attacks because they handle a large volume of calls?
Help desk employees
What is the final phase of a social engineering attack known as?
Attack phase
Which of the following is NOT one of the three broad categories of social engineering attacks?
Trust attacks
What is one of the common methods used at the physical level of social engineering?
Dumpster diving
What is the primary focus of this text?
Explaining cyber security threats and prevention methods
What is one of the biggest threats that security professionals often overlook?
Social engineering tactics
What aspect of cyber security does the lesson focus on regarding social engineering?
Methods of social engineering used to obtain sensitive information
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common security measure discussed in the text?
Antivirus software
What is the primary reason cited in the text for the expanded scope of IT duties?
Tighter budgets and limited resources
What is the purpose of discussing social engineering tactics?
To showcase the vulnerabilities in existing hardware and software defenses
Learn about the various aspects of security in network administration, from spotting potential risks in user environments to handling security problems. Enhance your skills to keep your network safe and secure in an evolving IT landscape.
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