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

    What is the purpose of disaster recovery policies?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>2000</p> Signup and view all the answers

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