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What is the name of the attack where an email mimics a legitimate source to deceive the user into providing personal information?
What is the name of the attack where an email mimics a legitimate source to deceive the user into providing personal information?
What role is responsible for designing secure systems against potential cyber threats?
What role is responsible for designing secure systems against potential cyber threats?
Which type of security deals with restricting physical access to sensitive areas like server rooms?
Which type of security deals with restricting physical access to sensitive areas like server rooms?
If an employee decides to engage in data theft after receiving termination notice, what type of cyber criminal does this employee exemplify?
If an employee decides to engage in data theft after receiving termination notice, what type of cyber criminal does this employee exemplify?
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What type of malicious software is designed to encrypt your files and demand payment for their decryption?
What type of malicious software is designed to encrypt your files and demand payment for their decryption?
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Which type of security focuses specifically on protecting data in all forms?
Which type of security focuses specifically on protecting data in all forms?
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What category does a keylogger fall under when classifying types of malware?
What category does a keylogger fall under when classifying types of malware?
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Which security characteristic is necessary to verify the identity of the individual you are communicating with?
Which security characteristic is necessary to verify the identity of the individual you are communicating with?
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In cybersecurity, what common type of attack involves tricking users into providing sensitive information through fake communications?
In cybersecurity, what common type of attack involves tricking users into providing sensitive information through fake communications?
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What is the main concern of physical security within an organization?
What is the main concern of physical security within an organization?
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What is the primary aim of a clean-desk policy?
What is the primary aim of a clean-desk policy?
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What type of cyber attack involves tricking individuals into revealing private information through a deceptive link?
What type of cyber attack involves tricking individuals into revealing private information through a deceptive link?
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When access to the Internet is unrestricted and available whenever needed, this characteristic is referred to as?
When access to the Internet is unrestricted and available whenever needed, this characteristic is referred to as?
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Who is primarily responsible for identifying vulnerabilities within a system?
Who is primarily responsible for identifying vulnerabilities within a system?
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Which certification is recognized for individuals who identify and remediate system vulnerabilities?
Which certification is recognized for individuals who identify and remediate system vulnerabilities?
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The term for attacking an unknown vulnerability of software is known as what type of attack?
The term for attacking an unknown vulnerability of software is known as what type of attack?
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Which of the following statements about malware classification is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about malware classification is incorrect?
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If data is received exactly as it was sent, what characteristic does this refer to?
If data is received exactly as it was sent, what characteristic does this refer to?
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What type of security focuses on protecting a wireless access point?
What type of security focuses on protecting a wireless access point?
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Which of the following examples can be categorized as a passive attack?
Which of the following examples can be categorized as a passive attack?
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Study Notes
Security Characteristics and Policies
- A clean-desk policy focuses on confidentiality, ensuring sensitive information is not left exposed.
- When data is transmitted unchanged, it demonstrates integrity.
- The SUT Internet having unrestricted use indicates it possesses availability.
Cyber Attack Types
- A malicious link tricking users into sharing private info is known as phishing.
- Zero-Day attacks exploit unknown vulnerabilities within software or systems.
- An email from SUT asking for a password reset can be classified as spear phishing or targeted phishing.
Vulnerability and Risk Management Roles
- A penetration tester specializes in identifying vulnerabilities in systems.
- A security architect designs robust systems to withstand cyber attacks.
- An information security analyst monitors and improves security measures for organizations.
Certifications and Training
- To validate skills in identifying and resolving system vulnerabilities, obtain the CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) certification.
Attack Types and Tactics
- Denial of Service (DoS) attacks aim to disrupt service by overwhelming systems.
- Broad phishing targets a vast, non-specific audience with deceptive emails.
- Eavesdropping is a passive attack that intercepts information without detection.
Malware Types
- Ransomware encrypts files, demanding payment for decryption.
- Keyloggers are classified as spyware, used to secretly record keystrokes.
- Worms can self-replicate and spread, but not all malware qualifies as a virus; a virus is just one type of malware.
Security Areas and Focus
- Network security safeguards wireless access points and network integrity.
- Physical security ensures access control in sensitive areas, like server rooms.
- Information security encompasses the protection of all data forms against unauthorized access.
User Behavior and Insider Threats
- An employee stealing company data could be considered an insider threat if they misuse their access rights.
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Test your knowledge of basic cybersecurity principles with this quiz. Explore topics such as clean-desk policies, types of cyber attacks, and internet access authorizations. Perfect for students and professionals looking to enhance their understanding of digital security.
