Cybersecurity and Online Presence

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What has the digital era gifted us with?

Technological innovation (correct)

Decreased online presence of organizations

Ineffective computer security measures

Increased cybercrime rates

Why has cybercrime escalated in recent decades?

Enhanced online presence of organizations (correct)

Lack of interest from cybercriminals

Decreased access to the internet

Improved security measures for personal information

What is a key aspect of computer security today?

Preventing internal data leaks

Safeguarding electronic devices only

Ensuring the security of a network (correct)

Protecting against natural disasters only

Why is physical security important for organizations?

To safeguard hardware data from various threats Signup and view all the answers

What does learning about basic cybersecurity concepts help individuals with?

Safeguarding networks from potential attacks Signup and view all the answers

Why are online Cybersecurity certificate programs highly beneficial?

They equip individuals with necessary knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What concept did John von Neumann propose in 1945 that made it easier for computers to reprogram?

Storing program instructions in the same memory as data Signup and view all the answers

What practice became popular in the late 1950s allowing for free calls and avoiding long-distance charges?

Phone phreaking Signup and view all the answers

What did Kevin Mitnick do in 1979 involving operating systems developed by Digital Equipment Corporation?

Made copies of the operating systems Signup and view all the answers

Why is every organization urged to understand the basics of information security?

To avoid losing revenue and penalties Signup and view all the answers

What has increased the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks according to the text?

Accessibility and interconnectedness of networks Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes storing program instructions in the same memory as data?

Von Neumann architecture Signup and view all the answers

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What has the digital era gifted us with?

Why has cybercrime escalated in recent decades?

What is a key aspect of computer security today?

Why is physical security important for organizations?

What does learning about basic cybersecurity concepts help individuals with?

Why are online Cybersecurity certificate programs highly beneficial?

What concept did John von Neumann propose in 1945 that made it easier for computers to reprogram?

What practice became popular in the late 1950s allowing for free calls and avoiding long-distance charges?

What did Kevin Mitnick do in 1979 involving operating systems developed by Digital Equipment Corporation?

Why is every organization urged to understand the basics of information security?

What has increased the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks according to the text?

Which term describes storing program instructions in the same memory as data?

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