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What best describes the motivation of hacktivists?
What best describes the motivation of hacktivists?
- They are part of a protest group behind a political cause. (correct)
- They are trying to show off their hacking skills.
- They are curious and learning hacking skills.
- They are interested in discovering new exploits.
Which type of cybercriminal is most likely to create malware to compromise an organization by stealing credit card information?
Which type of cybercriminal is most likely to create malware to compromise an organization by stealing credit card information?
- Black hat hackers (correct)
- Gray hat hackers
- Script kiddies
- White hat hackers
What topics would a specialist in the HR department emphasize in a presentation to draw students to the cybersecurity field? (Choose three.)
What topics would a specialist in the HR department emphasize in a presentation to draw students to the cybersecurity field? (Choose three.)
- High earning potential
- A job with routine, day-to-day tasks
- A career-field in high-demand (correct)
- The CompTIA A+ certification provides an adequate knowledge base for the field
What technology should be implemented to ensure data confidentiality as employees work from home?
What technology should be implemented to ensure data confidentiality as employees work from home?
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Hacktivists
- Motivated by a desire to bring attention to political or social causes, often through disrupting or defacing websites or systems
Types of Cybercriminals
- Cybercriminals motivated by financial gain are most likely to create malware to compromise an organization by stealing credit card information
Cybersecurity Career Awareness
- HR specialists would emphasize the following points to draw students to the cybersecurity field:
- High demand for trained professionals due to the rapidly increasing threat of cyber-attacks
- Variety of roles and specialties within the field, allowing for diverse career paths
- Opportunities for advancement and professional growth, including competitive salaries and benefits
Remote Work Security
- Implementing Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) ensures data confidentiality as employees work from home
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