Introduction to Cyber Security Concepts
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What is cyber security?

  • It is the collection of technologies, standards, policies and management practices that are applied to digital information to keep it secure (correct)
  • It is only using technology to keep digital information secure
  • It is just using the best policy to keep digital information secure
  • None of the above
  • Why is cyber security important?

  • Many organisations who are still using offline payment systems are depending on cyber security
  • Due to hype in the media about cyber security
  • The threats from traditional brick and mortar criminals are on the rise
  • In today's high technology environment, organisations are becoming more and more dependent on their information systems (correct)
  • What are the three basic cyber security concepts?

  • Confidentiality, Integrity and Access
  • Consideration, Integrity, and Availability
  • Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (correct)
  • None of the above
  • If you visit an organization's website and find that you can view sensitive files, it is still considered a cyber security breach.

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

    Verifying that users are who they say they are and that each input arriving at the system came from a trusted source is referred to as?

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

    List the three stages in the plan-protect-respond cycle.

    <p>Planning, protection, and response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the plan, protect and respond cycle, which stage consumes the most time?

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

    How is protection defined?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the response defined?

    <p>Response is defined as recovery according to plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is there a need to understand the cyber security threat landscape?

    <p>We will not be able to defend as we will not know how the attackers operate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Automation, speed and action at a distance are adding to online attacks.

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

    Most obvious reasons for cyber security attacks are:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fabrication of information that is purported to be from someone who is not actually the author is called?

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

    Malware is a generic term for 'evil/malicious software'.

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

    Distinguish between viruses and worms.

    <p>Virus needs a host program while worms are full programs and don’t need a host program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The interruption or degradation of a data service or information access is called?

    <p>Denial of service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do most viruses spread between computers today?

    <p>Mostly via email messages, but also through thumb drives, file sharing programs, downloading infected programs from a malicious website, social networking sites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Logic Bomb?

    <p>Malicious codes that execute when a certain predefined event occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is Cyber Security?

    • Cyber security is the combination of technologies, standards, policies, and management practices used to protect digital information.

    Why is Cyber Security Important?

    • Organizations increasingly rely on information systems in today's technological environment.

    Basic Cyber Security Concepts

    • Confidentiality: Protecting information from unauthorized access.
    • Integrity: Ensuring information remains accurate and unaltered.
    • Availability: Guaranteeing access to information when needed.

    Cyber Security Breach

    • Accessing sensitive files on a web server, even unintentionally, constitutes a cyber security breach.

    Authenticity

    • Verifying the identity of users and the origin of information.

    Plan-Protect-Respond Cycle

    • Planning: Developing strategies and procedures for cyber security.
    • Protection: Implementing measures to mitigate threats.
    • Response: Recovering from incidents and mitigating damage.

    Stages in the Plan-Protect-Respond Cycle

    • The planning stage usually consumes the most time.

    Protection

    • Protection involves creating operational procedures and countermeasures based on plans.
    • It includes using technologies and policies to safeguard against attacks.

    Response

    • Response involves recovering from incidents according to predefined plans.

    Understanding the Cyber Security Threat Landscape

    • Understanding the methods and tactics of attackers is crucial for effective defense.

    Increased Online Attacks

    • Automation, speed, and remote access contribute to the increase in online attacks.

    Reasons for Cyber Security Attacks

    • Motivation for attacks typically includes privacy violations, criminal activities, publicity seeking, or legal disputes.

    Masquerading

    • Creating fabricated information attributed to someone who is not the actual author.

    Malware

    • A general term encompassing malicious software.

    Viruses and Worms

    • Viruses require a host program to spread, while worms are self-contained and do not need a host.

    Denial of Service

    • Interruption or degradation of data services or information access.

    Virus Spread

    • Viruses commonly spread through email messages, thumb drives, file-sharing programs, infected downloads from malicious websites, and social networking sites.

    Logic Bomb

    • Malicious code designed to execute when specific predetermined events occur.

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    This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of cyber security, covering essential topics like confidentiality, integrity, availability, and the importance of protecting digital information. Learn about the plan-protect-respond cycle and the significance of authenticity in the cyber realm.

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