Introduction to Personal Data

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What is the primary objective of cybersecurity?

To promote online identity theft

To protect networked systems from physical harm

To protect networked systems and data from unauthorized use or harm (correct)

To allow unlimited access to online information

What is an important characteristic of an online identity?

It should be identical to offline identity

It should be anonymous

It should reveal personal information

It should only reveal a limited amount of information about you (correct)

Why is personal data valuable to hackers?

Because it has no monetary value

Because it is easily accessible

Because it can be used for malicious activities (correct)

Because it is not profitable

What is a crucial aspect of creating a username or alias?

It should be appropriate and respectful Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between offline and online identities?

Offline identity interacts regularly at home, school, or work Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of a security breach in an organization?

Theft of sensitive information Signup and view all the answers

What motivates cyber attackers?

Financial gain or malicious intent Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cybersecurity professionals?

To protect networked systems and data from unauthorized use or harm Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way internal security threats can facilitate outside attacks?

By connecting infected USB media into the corporate computer system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of cyberwarfare?

To gain advantage over adversaries, nations or competitors Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Stuxnet malware?

It was designed to damage Iran's nuclear enrichment plant Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of cyberwarfare on citizens?

Loss of confidence in the government's ability to protect them Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of internal security threat?

A disgruntled employee Signup and view all the answers

What can external security threats exploit?

Vulnerabilities in network or computing devices Signup and view all the answers

What is a method external security threats use to gain access?

Social engineering Signup and view all the answers

What can internal security threats do with confidential data?

Mishandle it Signup and view all the answers

What type of personal information is typically stored in electronic health records (EHR)?

Physical, mental, and other personal information Signup and view all the answers

Where are medical records typically stored?

At the doctor's office and insurance company Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk of using store loyalty cards?

Marketers using your profile for targeted advertisements Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way that criminals gain access to your online accounts?

Stealing your online credentials Signup and view all the answers

Why do criminals want to steal your identity?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is typically stored on your computer devices?

Personal data and online information Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of identity theft?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is typically considered organizational data?

Company data, such as sales and customer information Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Personal Data

Personal data includes medical records, education records, employment and financial records, and online activities.
Medical records consist of electronic health records, prescriptions, and other personal information.
Education records include grades, test scores, courses taken, awards, and degrees rewarded, as well as attendance and disciplinary reports.
Employment and financial records include income, expenditures, tax records, paycheck, credit card statements, and credit ratings.

Where is Your Data?

Medical records are stored at doctor's offices and insurance companies.
Store loyalty cards compile purchases, which are used for target advertisement.

Personal Data as a Target

Criminals obtain online credentials to access accounts.
They use creative schemes to trick victims into wiring money.
Identity thieves want personal data for long-term profits, medical benefits, fake tax returns, credit card accounts, and loans.

Organizational Data

Organizational data is valuable and vulnerable to security breaches.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the protection of networked systems and data from unauthorized use or harm.
Online identity should be kept separate from offline identity and should not reveal personal information.

Cyber Attackers and Cybersecurity Professionals

Internal security threats come from employees or contract partners who mishandle confidential data, threaten operations, or facilitate outside attacks.
External security threats exploit vulnerabilities in networks or devices and use social engineering to gain access.

Cyberwarfare

Cyberwarfare is a conflict using cyberspace to gain advantage over adversaries, nations, or competitors.
Cyberwarfare can be used to sabotage infrastructure, blackmail government personnel, and affect citizens' faith in their government.
Examples of cyberwarfare include the Stuxnet malware designed to damage Iran's nuclear enrichment plant.