Cybersecurity Threat Analysis

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What is the primary focus of social engineering techniques?

  • Intercepting network communications
  • Gaining unauthorized access to networks
  • Manipulating people into divulging confidential information (correct)
  • Exploiting vulnerabilities in applications

Which of the following is a potential indicator associated with network attacks?

  • Unusual application behavior
  • Excessive CPU usage on a server
  • Phishing emails
  • Unexpected changes in network traffic patterns (correct)

What is a common feature of application attacks?

  • Physical intrusion into data centers
  • Targeting network infrastructure devices
  • Social engineering tactics
  • Exploiting software vulnerabilities (correct)

Which threat actor is primarily associated with intelligence sources gathering information for attacks?

<p>Nation-state actors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) certification exam?

<p>To verify knowledge and skills required for recommending and implementing security solutions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following areas are covered in the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) certification exam?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent experience required for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) certification exam?

<p>Two years of hands-on experience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT authorized for use in preparation for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) certification exam?

<p>Content from unauthorized third-party training sites (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the skills required for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) certification exam?

<p>Identifying, analyzing, and responding to security events and incidents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an area where the candidate should operate with an awareness according to the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) certification exam objectives?

<p>Applicable laws and policies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum work experience for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-601?

<p>At least 2 years of work experience in IT systems administration with a focus on security (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the passing score required for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-601?

<p>750 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which domain makes up 25% of the CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-601?

<p>Implementation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions can be expected in the CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-601?

<p>Multiple-choice and performance-based questions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of social engineering technique involves sending fraudulent emails to obtain sensitive information?

<p>Phishing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of domain 4.0 in the CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-601?

<p>Operations and Incident Response (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should candidates do if they have a question about the study materials being considered unauthorized?

<p>Email CompTIA at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> to confirm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to individuals who utilize unauthorized study materials in preparation for any CompTIA examination?

<p>They will have their certifications revoked and be suspended from future testing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of attack involves someone looking over the shoulder of an individual to obtain sensitive information?

<p>Shoulder surfing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Whaling" is a social engineering technique that primarily targets which level of individuals within an organization?

<p>&quot;C-level&quot; executives or high-level management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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