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What is the term used for hackers who use expertly written software to exploit a system?
What is the term used for hackers who use expertly written software to exploit a system?
- Ethical hackers
- Script kiddies (correct)
- Black Hats
- White Hats
What is the primary goal of attackers according to the text?
What is the primary goal of attackers according to the text?
- To escalate their privileges and exploit a system (correct)
- To protest and challenge the system
- To evaluate a system's weaknesses ethically
- To target a system and gather information
Why do hackers need to possess skills in programming, networking protocols, and operating systems?
Why do hackers need to possess skills in programming, networking protocols, and operating systems?
- To gather information and challenge themselves
- To evaluate system weaknesses ethically
- To write offensive code, move laterally within networks, and manipulate core services (correct)
- To make money and express ideas
What is the term used for computer criminals according to the text?
What is the term used for computer criminals according to the text?
What is the subculture that has evolved around hackers often referred to as?
What is the subculture that has evolved around hackers often referred to as?
What term is used for hackers of limited skill who use expertly written software to exploit a system?
What term is used for hackers of limited skill who use expertly written software to exploit a system?
What is the term used for individuals who use automated exploits and have limited hacking skills?
What is the term used for individuals who use automated exploits and have limited hacking skills?
What is the term used for employees who are among the greatest threats to an organisation's data?
What is the term used for employees who are among the greatest threats to an organisation's data?
What causes are included in human error or failure as per the text?
What causes are included in human error or failure as per the text?
What is the term used for attackers' goals according to the text?
What is the term used for attackers' goals according to the text?
What is the definition of a 'threat' in the context of information security?
What is the definition of a 'threat' in the context of information security?
What is the definition of an 'attack' in the context of information security?
What is the definition of an 'attack' in the context of information security?
What is an 'exploit' in the context of information security?
What is an 'exploit' in the context of information security?
Which of the following is an example of a 'threat' in information security?
Which of the following is an example of a 'threat' in information security?
What is a 'vulnerability' in the context of information security?
What is a 'vulnerability' in the context of information security?
What is the role of a 'hacker' in the context of information security?
What is the role of a 'hacker' in the context of information security?
What motivates hackers according to the text?
What motivates hackers according to the text?
What does overall security improvement lead to, according to the text?
What does overall security improvement lead to, according to the text?
Which of the following is considered a 'threat actor' in information security?
Which of the following is considered a 'threat actor' in information security?
What does 'cyber espionage' refer to?
What does 'cyber espionage' refer to?
What is the primary mission of an information security program according to the lecture?
What is the primary mission of an information security program according to the lecture?
According to the lecture, what is the constant concern in the context of information security?
According to the lecture, what is the constant concern in the context of information security?
What are the four important functions of information security for an organization according to the lecture?
What are the four important functions of information security for an organization according to the lecture?
According to the lecture, what does the primary mission of an information security program enable when there are no threats?
According to the lecture, what does the primary mission of an information security program enable when there are no threats?
What is the role of information security in enabling the safe operation of applications according to the lecture?
What is the role of information security in enabling the safe operation of applications according to the lecture?
According to the lecture, what problem does information security aim to address?
According to the lecture, what problem does information security aim to address?
What is the primary focus of implementing information security according to the text?
What is the primary focus of implementing information security according to the text?
What is the maximum fine under GDPR for organisations that infringe its requirements?
What is the maximum fine under GDPR for organisations that infringe its requirements?
What is the key step in risk management involving the examination and documentation of an organisation's information technology and the risks it faces?
What is the key step in risk management involving the examination and documentation of an organisation's information technology and the risks it faces?
What is the role of security management as per the text?
What is the role of security management as per the text?
What is the process of identifying risk, assessing its relative magnitude, and taking steps to reduce it to an acceptable level known as?
What is the process of identifying risk, assessing its relative magnitude, and taking steps to reduce it to an acceptable level known as?
What is the primary concern before the design of new security solutions can begin according to the text?
What is the primary concern before the design of new security solutions can begin according to the text?
What does the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK focus on?
What does the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK focus on?
What is the critical aspect mentioned in relation to protecting data according to the text?
What is the critical aspect mentioned in relation to protecting data according to the text?
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What is the primary goal of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK?
What is the primary goal of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK?
What is the maximum fine under the GDPR for organizations that infringe its requirements?
What is the maximum fine under the GDPR for organizations that infringe its requirements?
What is the critical aspect mentioned in relation to protecting data according to the text?
What is the critical aspect mentioned in relation to protecting data according to the text?
What is the process of examining and documenting the security posture of an organization’s information technology and the risks it faces known as?
What is the process of examining and documenting the security posture of an organization’s information technology and the risks it faces known as?
What are the key steps in risk management mentioned in the text?
What are the key steps in risk management mentioned in the text?
What is the primary concern before the design of new security solutions can begin according to the text?
What is the primary concern before the design of new security solutions can begin according to the text?
What is the role of security risk assessment according to the text?
What is the role of security risk assessment according to the text?
What is risk management in the context of information security?
What is risk management in the context of information security?
What is the primary mission of an information security program according to the lecture?
What is the primary mission of an information security program according to the lecture?
What does overall security improvement lead to, according to the text?
What does overall security improvement lead to, according to the text?
What is an example of a 'threat' in information security?
What is an example of a 'threat' in information security?
