Cybersecurity Threats Quiz: MitM and DoS Attacks

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What is the primary reason for banks to be cautious about safeguarding personal data?

  • To prevent financial loss
  • To enhance customer experience
  • To retain valuable personal data (correct)
  • To comply with regulations

Which term is used to describe the practice of continuously scanning a network for signs of dangerous behavior?

  • Antivirus Monitoring
  • Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
  • Firewall Security
  • Network Security Surveillance (correct)

What is the purpose of application security in the banking sector?

  • To enhance customer engagement
  • To improve network infrastructure
  • To safeguard essential business applications (correct)
  • To synchronize security policies with marketing strategies

Why is it crucial for banks to utilize various tools and approaches to protect data and systems?

<p>To defend against evolving cybersecurity threats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a consequence of not safeguarding a bank's information against cyber risks?

<p>Compromised data due to cybercrime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the use of AI in cybersecurity benefit software security in the banking sector?

<p>Enhance software security measures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of attack involves a cybercriminal intercepting communication between two individuals in order to steal data?

<p>Man-in-the-middle attack (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a denial-of-service attack, how do cybercriminals prevent a computer system from fulfilling legitimate requests?

<p>By overwhelming the networks and servers with traffic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is cybersecurity important in banking, according to the text?

<p>To protect privacy and data from potential breaches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence for banks if their data is compromised due to a cybersecurity breach?

<p>Decreased consumer base (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What actions might be required during the recovery process after a bank's data breach?

<p>Canceling cards, reviewing statements, and monitoring for problems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cybersecurity measure is critical in ensuring that digital payment methods like debit and credit cards are protected?

<p>Having cybersecurity safeguards in place (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of disaster recovery policies?

<p>To restore operations and information after an event (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is end-user education considered vital for organizational security?

<p>To address potential cyberthreats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of teaching end-users about suspicious email attachments?

<p>Avoiding data breaches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the perceived level of a cyberattack impact an organization's response?

<p>It increases response time and resources deployment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Center for Internet Security (CIS) primarily focus on?

<p>Providing cybersecurity resources and best practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Center for Internet Security (CIS) formed?

<p>2000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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