Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Quiz

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What is the goal of cybersecurity?

To secure information systems and networks only
To protect operations and assets in the face of attacks, accidents, and failures (correct)
To ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information
To prevent unauthorized disclosure of information

What does the CIA triad model focus on?

Ensuring only authorized personnel have access to specific assets
Protecting against unauthorized disclosure of information
Maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information (correct)
Preventing unauthorized access to information systems and networks

What is the principle of confidentiality primarily concerned with?

Training employees about best practices in safeguarding sensitive information
Preventing unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information (correct)
Allowing only authorized personnel to access specific assets
Ensuring that data is stored and transferred as intended

What does the term 'integrity' mean in the context of cybersecurity?

Storing and transferring data as intended with authorized modifications (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the CIA triad model?

Maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does cybersecurity aim to protect?

Information systems and networks (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three key elements of cybersecurity?

Reliability (A) Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a weakness in a system that could be exploited to violate security policies?

Vulnerability (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who or what is considered a threat actor in the context of cybersecurity?

Individuals or organizations with malicious intent (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the attack surface refer to in cybersecurity?

The potential entry points for unauthorized access or attack (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'attack vector' refer to in the context of cybersecurity?

The methods and techniques used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to a system or network (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cybersecurity, what does the term 'asset' typically refer to?

Any resource or data that is valuable to an organization and needs to be protected (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the CIA triad model in the context of cybersecurity?

To maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the concept of 'confidentiality' in the context of cybersecurity?

To ensure that information is accessible only to those who are authorized to access it (C) Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a weakness in a system that could be exploited to violate security policies in cybersecurity?

Vulnerability (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the CIA triad model in the context of cybersecurity?

Protecting information systems and networks from attacks, accidents, and failures (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cybersecurity, what does the term 'integrity' primarily refer to?

Storing and transferring data as intended (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of confidentiality in the context of cybersecurity?

Disclosing information only to authorized individuals (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cybersecurity, what does the term 'availability' primarily refer to?

Making information accessible to those authorized to view or modify it (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of cybersecurity in protecting operations and assets?