Cybersecurity Basics

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What is the main purpose of Impact Reduction in the context of cybersecurity?

To identify vulnerabilities in a system

To detect malware in a network

To minimize the effects of a security breach (correct)

To launch a counter-attack against hackers

What is the term for an attack that combines multiple techniques to compromise a system?

Blended attack (correct)

Phishing attack

DDoS attack

Vulnerability exploitation

What is the primary goal of OAuth 2.0 in the context of cybersecurity?

To authorize access to resources (correct)

To encrypt data

To authenticate users

To detect malware

What is the term for attacks that target human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities?

Social engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the unauthorized use of computing devices or networks to launch cyber-attacks?

External threat Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why cybersecurity is becoming increasingly vital?

To ensure national security and economic stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between online and offline identity?

Offline identity is the person you interact with daily, while online identity is who you present online Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is included in electronic health records (EHRs)?

Medical, mental, and personal information Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to choose a suitable username or alias for online identity?

To protect your personal information from unwanted attention Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of individuals in protecting organizational data?

To protect the organization's reputation and customers Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main purpose of Impact Reduction in the context of cybersecurity?

What is the term for an attack that combines multiple techniques to compromise a system?

What is the primary goal of OAuth 2.0 in the context of cybersecurity?

What is the term for attacks that target human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities?

What is the term for the unauthorized use of computing devices or networks to launch cyber-attacks?

What is the primary reason why cybersecurity is becoming increasingly vital?

What is the primary distinction between online and offline identity?

What type of information is included in electronic health records (EHRs)?

Why is it important to choose a suitable username or alias for online identity?

What is the primary responsibility of individuals in protecting organizational data?

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