5 Questions
What best describes the motivation of hacktivists?
Advocating for social or political change through cyber activities
Which type of cybercriminal is most likely to create malware to compromise an organization by stealing credit card information?
Financially motivated cybercriminal
Which technology should be implemented to ensure data confidentiality as data is transmitted from employees' homes?
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
What type of networks poses increasing challenges to cybersecurity specialists due to the growth of BYOD on campus?
Wireless networks
Which combination of security principles forms the foundation of a security plan when working with IT staff?
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA)
Study Notes
Cybersecurity Threats
- Hacktivists are motivated by political or social agendas, rather than financial gain.
Cybercrime
- Cybercriminals involved in financial fraud are the most likely to create malware to steal sensitive information, such as credit card data.
Data Protection
- To ensure data confidentiality, encryption technology should be implemented to protect data transmitted from employees' homes.
Network Security
- Wireless networks, exacerbated by Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, pose significant challenges to cybersecurity specialists on campus.
Security Planning
- The combination of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) forms the foundation of a security plan when working with IT staff.
Test your knowledge of cybersecurity essentials with this quiz. Answer questions about hacktivist motivations, types of cybercriminals, and cybersecurity program promotion. See how well you understand these fundamental concepts.
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