Introduction to Cybersecurity Quiz
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What is the primary goal of digital forensics when investigating a compromised system?

  • Conduct penetration testing on the affected system
  • Update security policies and procedures
  • Prevent future security incidents
  • Identify the root cause of the compromise (correct)
  • What is a key function of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team?

  • Investigate security incidents
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments
  • Develop new security technologies
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and standards (correct)
  • When the Security Operations Center (SOC) receives alerts indicating a potential cyber attack, what should they do first?

  • Contact law enforcement agencies
  • Notify all employees about the alert
  • Shut down the network immediately
  • Investigate the alerts to confirm the attack (correct)
  • What proactive measure can an organization take to prevent incidents like an employee falling victim to a phishing email?

    <p>Implement stricter login requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a responsibility of a Security Operations Center (SOC)?

    <p>Develop security awareness training for employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cybersecurity, what does the term 'vulnerability assessment' primarily involve?

    <p>Identifying vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step a Security Analyst should take upon identifying suspicious activity on the network?

    <p>Investigate the activity further</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a security incident with malware infecting multiple systems, what is the primary goal of the Incident Response team?

    <p>Restore affected systems to normal operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can Threat Intelligence reports be utilized by an organization?

    <p>Implement new firewall rules to block the threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Security Engineering team within an organization?

    <p>Design and implement security solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of Penetration Testers conducting ethical hacking tests on an organization's systems?

    <p>Identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a CISO is not available, what should a Security Analyst do after identifying suspicious activity?

    <p>Take immediate action to contain the threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Incident Response

    • Upon suspicion of a potential data breach, the first step is to Investigate the activity further to determine the scope and severity of the incident.

    Incident Response Team

    • The primary goal of the Incident Response team during a security incident is to Restore affected systems to normal operation.

    Threat Intelligence

    • Threat Intelligence reports can be used to Implement new firewall rules to block the threat and enhance the organization's security posture.

    Security Engineering

    • The primary role of the Security Engineering team is to Design and implement security solutions to protect the organization's data.

    Penetration Testing

    • The main objective of penetration testing is to Identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers and improve the organization's defense.

    Digital Forensics

    • The primary goal of digital forensics in a security incident is to Identify the root cause of the compromise and gather evidence for future incident response.

    Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

    • A key function of the GRC team is to Ensure compliance with regulations and standards, ensuring the organization's adherence to cybersecurity regulations.

    Security Operations Center (SOC)

    • Upon receiving alerts indicating a potential cyber attack, the SOC team should Investigate the alerts to confirm the attack before taking further action.

    Phishing Prevention

    • A proactive measure to prevent similar incidents in the future is to Conduct security awareness training for employees to educate them on phishing attacks and how to prevent them.

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