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What type of security system monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic?
What type of security system monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic?
- Phishing
- Encryption
- Malware
- Firewall (correct)
What is the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access?
What is the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access?
- Encryption (correct)
- Firewall
- Patch
- Virus
Which security process requires two forms of identification to access an account?
Which security process requires two forms of identification to access an account?
- Social engineering
- VPN
- Data breach
- Two-factor authentication (correct)
What is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity?
What is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity?
Which term refers to manipulating people to reveal confidential information or perform actions?
Which term refers to manipulating people to reveal confidential information or perform actions?
Which cybersecurity term best describes a self-replicating program that can infect your computer and cause damage?
Which cybersecurity term best describes a self-replicating program that can infect your computer and cause damage?
What does a Virtual Private Network (VPN) help protect?
What does a Virtual Private Network (VPN) help protect?
What is the main purpose of a patch in the context of cybersecurity?
What is the main purpose of a patch in the context of cybersecurity?
What type of security attack involves manipulating people to reveal sensitive information?
What type of security attack involves manipulating people to reveal sensitive information?
In cybersecurity, what does a data breach refer to?
In cybersecurity, what does a data breach refer to?
Flashcards
Network Firewall
Network Firewall
A security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
Encryption
Encryption
Converting data into a code to protect from unauthorized access.
Two-Factor Authentication
Two-Factor Authentication
A security process requiring two forms of identification.
Phishing
Phishing
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Social Engineering
Social Engineering
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Virus
Virus
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VPN Protection
VPN Protection
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Security Patch
Security Patch
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Data Breach
Data Breach
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Social Engineering Attack
Social Engineering Attack
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Study Notes
Cybersecurity Threats and Defenses
- Malware is malicious software that can harm computers or steal data.
- Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.
- Firewalls are security systems that monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic.
- Encryption is the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
- Viruses are self-replicating programs that can infect computers and cause damage.
Security Measures
- Patches are software updates intended to fix security vulnerabilities.
- Two-factor authentication is a security process that requires two forms of identification to access an account.
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) provide a secure network connection to protect online privacy and data.
Social Engineering and Data Breaches
- Social engineering involves manipulating people to reveal confidential information or perform certain actions.
- A data breach is unauthorized access to sensitive data that can compromise privacy or security.
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Test your knowledge of cybersecurity terminology with this quiz covering concepts such as malware, phishing, firewall, encryption, viruses, and patches.
