Cybersecurity Basics Quiz

A set of policies to improve the security of computers and network devices.

Software to detect and prevent malicious software (malware) from harming a computer.

Keeping software, drivers, and firmware updated to fix vulnerabilities.

Pre-set, easily guessed passwords often included in devices. These need changing immediately.

Turning off unnecessary features, services, or network protocols to minimize possible attack points.

Malicious software designed to harm or compromise computer systems.

Programs that replicate and spread across computers.

Malicious program disguised as legitimate software.

Software that monitors user activity and sends the data to others.

Malware demanding payment to restore access.

The method by which malware enters a computer system.

A previously unknown attack method that exploits vulnerabilities in software or systems.

A software update released to fix vulnerabilities and prevent exploits.

Databases of known malware patterns used to identify and block threats.

A method of malware detection using educated guesses about behavior, not just known signatures.

Anti-virus scanning that happens automatically as files are accessed.

Anti-virus scans configured to run at specific times, often when the computer isn't in use.

The isolation of an infected file or program to prevent further damage without deleting it.

High-level access rights that grant significant control over a system, requiring caution.

Microsoft's built-in anti-virus and anti-malware protection for Windows systems.