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Which of the following best describes cyber security?
Which of the following best describes cyber security?
- Protection against potential harm caused by others
- Process of protecting networks and devices from external threats (correct)
- Methods, tools, and personnel used to defend digital assets
- Practice of defending computers, servers, and networks
What is the main goal of cyber security?
What is the main goal of cyber security?
- To enhance customer confidence
- To maintain employee productivity
- To defend electronic systems
- To protect confidential information (correct)
What is the state of well-being that security provides for information and infrastructure?
What is the state of well-being that security provides for information and infrastructure?
- Security of information and infrastructure (correct)
- Defense of digital assets
- Protection against potential harm
- Restraining the freedom of others to act
What does computer security aim to prevent?
What does computer security aim to prevent?
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What does security for information technology refer to?
What does security for information technology refer to?
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Study Notes
Cyber Security Overview
- Cyber security refers to the practice of protecting sensitive information, computer systems, and networks from unauthorized access, theft, damage, or disruption.
Goals and Objectives
- The main goal of cyber security is to protect information and infrastructure from cyber threats.
State of Well-being
- Security provides a state of well-being, where information and infrastructure are protected from cyber threats, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Threat Prevention
- Computer security aims to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of computer systems and electronic data.
Information Technology Security
- Security for information technology refers to the protection of all types of information technology, including computer systems, networks, and data.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of cyber security. This quiz covers topics such as the definition of security, the importance of protecting information and infrastructure, and the methods used to defend against digital threats. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of cyber security concepts.
