18 Questions
What is the core duty of cybersecurity?
Identify, mitigate, and manage cyberrisk to digital assets
Why is it important to understand risk in the context of cybersecurity?
To determine, measure, and reduce risk effectively
What is Compliance-based security also known as?
Standards-based security
What is a common issue with Compliance-based security?
Checklist attitude towards security
What does Risk-based security rely on?
Identifying unique risks and designing specific controls
Why does Risk-based security go beyond an entity's risk tolerance and business needs?
To address risks specific to the organization
What is the definition of risk according to ISO/IEC?
The combination of the probability of an event and its consequence.
Which of the following is considered as a threat?
A condition that could exercise a vulnerability
What is the definition of an asset in cybersecurity?
Anything of value to an organization
Which term describes a weakness that could expose a system to adverse threats?
Vulnerability
What is residual risk?
The remaining risk after management has implemented a risk response.
According to Pfleeger 2015, what are threats?
Circumstances that have the potential to cause loss or harm.
What are some criteria based upon which different industries and professions adopt cybersecurity risk tactics?
Risk tolerance, size and scope of the environment, amount of data available
According to the University of Maryland research report, how frequently does a hacker attack occur on a computer connected to the Internet?
Every 39 seconds
What is the average number of malicious attacks sustained by a computer connected to the Internet daily?
2,244
What is a common characteristic of cyberattacks according to the provided text?
Hackers continuously develop new and sophisticated ways to exploit vulnerabilities
What is the goal of developing new cyberattack methods according to the text?
To bypass recognized security measures
Why do hackers continually strive to exploit vulnerabilities in computers and networks?
To successfully carry out cyberattacks
Test your knowledge on cybersecurity risk identification, mitigation, and management of cyber attacks on digital assets. Understand the importance of assessing risk effectively in the context of cybersecurity.
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