Cybersecurity Terminology Quiz
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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?

  • Encryption (correct)
  • Firewall
  • Patch
  • Virus
  • 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?

    <p>Phishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to manipulating people to reveal confidential information or perform actions?

    <p>Social engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cybersecurity term best describes a self-replicating program that can infect your computer and cause damage?

    <p>Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Virtual Private Network (VPN) help protect?

    <p>Sensitive data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a patch in the context of cybersecurity?

    <p>To fix security vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of security attack involves manipulating people to reveal sensitive information?

    <p>Social engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cybersecurity, what does a data breach refer to?

    <p>Unauthorized access to sensitive data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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