Cybersecurity Fundamentals Quiz

Study Notes

Core Concepts in Cybersecurity

CIA stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability in cybersecurity.
Spamming is not a common type of cyber attack.

Types of Cyber Attacks

Phishing involves sending fraudulent emails to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information.
A DDoS attack aims to crash a network or server.

Encryption and Authentication

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is an example of symmetric encryption.
Biometric authentication methods include fingerprint scans.
PIN is not a biometric authentication method.

Network Security

A firewall's primary purpose is to monitor network traffic and block unauthorized access.
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network in the context of cybersecurity.

Vulnerabilities and Threats

A zero-day vulnerability is a previously unknown or unpatched vulnerability.
Pharming involves harvesting sensitive information by tricking users into visiting fraudulent websites.

Security Measures

Antivirus software detects and removes malware from computer systems.
The primary goal of penetration testing is to identify and fix security weaknesses in a system.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) authenticates users through multiple means, such as passwords and biometrics.

Web Security

The "https://" protocol signifies a secure connection, indicating SSL/TLS encryption is in use.

Password Security

Recommended practices for password security include using complex and unique passwords, changing passwords regularly, and using a password manager.

Description

Test your knowledge of the foundation of cybersecurity with this quiz, covering topics such as CIA triad, types of cyber attacks, and DDoS attacks. Evaluate your understanding of the core principles of cybersecurity and identify areas for improvement.