National Cyber Power Index and Country Objectives Quiz

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What is the primary focus of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

Preventing cyberattacks

Identifying cyber incidents

Detecting cyberattacks

Responding to cyber incidents (correct)

Who are the decision-makers in cyber security?

Executives, directors, management (correct)

Criminals

IT staff

Third-party consultants

During which period did deterrence theory gain increasing prominence as a military strategy?

Korean War

Vietnam War

World War I

Cold War (correct)

What is the primary purpose of cyber security processes and policies?

To support the integrity of a security system Signup and view all the answers

What is deterrence widely defined as?

Any use of threats or limited force to dissuade an action Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is commonly used for breach detection in cyber security?

Behavior analytics Signup and view all the answers

Who implements cyber security measures according to the text?

Staff and third-party consultants Signup and view all the answers

What does the NIST Cybersecurity Framework not provide recommendations for?

Identifying cyber threats Signup and view all the answers

What do detective controls in cyber security primarily focus on?

Notifying of hackers or malware Signup and view all the answers

What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework considered to be?

A standard for building a cybersecurity program Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Punishment type of cyber deterrence?

Imposing costs on the adversary Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Defense in Depth (DiD) cybersecurity approach?

Layering defensive mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

Which institution was NOT impacted by the Solar Sunrise cyberattack in February 1998?

The Army Signup and view all the answers

What is the key capability of a cyber-resilient organization?

Enabling business acceleration in times of crises Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cyber deterrence involves defending against adversaries to prevent them from achieving military objectives?

Denial Signup and view all the answers

What was the assumed origin of the Solar Sunrise cyberattack in February 1998?

Iraqi operatives Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Cyber Power Index (NCPI)?

To strengthen and enhance national cyber defenses Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the seven national objectives that countries pursue using cyber means according to the NCPI?

Strengthening military alliances Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the PRISM program by the US National Security Agency (NSA)?

To collect private electronic data belonging to internet users Signup and view all the answers

Which index focuses on a country's intent to pursue multiple national objectives using cyber means?

Cyber Intent Index (CII) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the NIST Cyber Security Framework?

To help organizations build and improve their cybersecurity posture Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the state intelligence alliances like Five Eyes, Nine Eyes, and Fourteen Eyes?

To share internet user data to protect national security Signup and view all the answers

What was the vulnerability exploited in the Solar Sunrise cyber attack?

A vulnerability in the Sun Solaris computer system Signup and view all the answers

What type of program did the attackers plant during the Solar Sunrise attack?

Sniffer program Signup and view all the answers

Which country's police arrested the 18-year-old hacker Ehud Tenenbaum in connection with the Solar Sunrise attack?

Israel Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the hacker group responsible for leaking data from Sony Pictures Entertainment?

Guardians of Peace Signup and view all the answers

What demand did the Guardians of Peace group make during the Sony Pictures hack?

Withdrawal of a film called The Interview Signup and view all the answers

Why did Sony cancel the formal premiere and mainstream release of The Interview?

Following threats of terrorist attacks by the hackers Signup and view all the answers