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Which group is known for publicly protesting political and social ideas through hacking?
Which group is known for publicly protesting political and social ideas through hacking?
- State-sponsored groups
- Organized crime groups
- Hacktivists (correct)
- Terrorist groups
What is a major concern that arises from the loss of trust due to data breaches?
What is a major concern that arises from the loss of trust due to data breaches?
- Loss of competitive advantage (correct)
- Competition stealing trade secrets
- Companies losing their financial resources
- Disruption of web services
What type of hacking involves the use of illegitimate traffic to disrupt services?
What type of hacking involves the use of illegitimate traffic to disrupt services?
- Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks (correct)
- Evil twin hotspots
- Phishing attacks
- SQL injection attacks
Which of the following groups is indicated as capable of causing disruption in enemy nations?
Which of the following groups is indicated as capable of causing disruption in enemy nations?
What is a key responsibility of a Tier 2 Incident Responder?
What is a key responsibility of a Tier 2 Incident Responder?
What type of hotspots can threaten security by hijacking personal information?
What type of hotspots can threaten security by hijacking personal information?
Which of the following is NOT considered a threat actor?
Which of the following is NOT considered a threat actor?
What consequence can result from the disruption of commercial and financial activities online?
What consequence can result from the disruption of commercial and financial activities online?
What feature allows you to manually backup statistics gathered by WMI?
What feature allows you to manually backup statistics gathered by WMI?
Which tab allows you to see the applications that start when the computer boots?
Which tab allows you to see the applications that start when the computer boots?
How can you access detailed statistics for each item in the left pane?
How can you access detailed statistics for each item in the left pane?
Which command can be used to find the address of a host by its name?
Which command can be used to find the address of a host by its name?
Which command would you type to see a list of net commands?
Which command would you type to see a list of net commands?
What can you do to disable a program from starting up?
What can you do to disable a program from starting up?
What information is displayed in the Memory tab of the process overview?
What information is displayed in the Memory tab of the process overview?
Which tab shows all users that are logged on to the computer?
Which tab shows all users that are logged on to the computer?
What is the primary use of the netsh.exe tool?
What is the primary use of the netsh.exe tool?
What can be determined through the Network tab in the process overview?
What can be determined through the Network tab in the process overview?
What can you find under the App history tab?
What can you find under the App history tab?
Which command can provide a list of all switches related to networking settings?
Which command can provide a list of all switches related to networking settings?
What should you type for verbose help about net commands?
What should you type for verbose help about net commands?
In the context of networking, what does DNS stand for?
In the context of networking, what does DNS stand for?
What would likely happen if an unauthorized process accesses the network?
What would likely happen if an unauthorized process accesses the network?
Which command should be used at the command prompt to check DNS functionality?
Which command should be used at the command prompt to check DNS functionality?
Which file system is the most commonly used when installing Windows?
Which file system is the most commonly used when installing Windows?
What does the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry key primarily store information about?
What does the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry key primarily store information about?
Which of the following statements is true regarding NTFS and EXT file systems?
Which of the following statements is true regarding NTFS and EXT file systems?
What type of data does NTFS use to store files?
What type of data does NTFS use to store files?
What is the purpose of the Msconfig.exe tool in Windows?
What is the purpose of the Msconfig.exe tool in Windows?
Which of the following entries are NOT defined in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry?
Which of the following entries are NOT defined in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry?
Which of the following statements about Alternate Data Streams (ADSs) in NTFS is true?
Which of the following statements about Alternate Data Streams (ADSs) in NTFS is true?
What does the HKEY_CURRENT_USER registry key store information about?
What does the HKEY_CURRENT_USER registry key store information about?
What is a major benefit of keeping Windows up to date?
What is a major benefit of keeping Windows up to date?
What should be clicked to configure the Windows Firewall?
What should be clicked to configure the Windows Firewall?
What is an essential characteristic of Linux as an operating system?
What is an essential characteristic of Linux as an operating system?
Which of the following best describes a Linux distribution?
Which of the following best describes a Linux distribution?
What does the hardware abstraction layer (HAL) in Windows do?
What does the hardware abstraction layer (HAL) in Windows do?
In which mode do most Windows programs run?
In which mode do most Windows programs run?
What is one of the main advantages of Linux for network operations?
What is one of the main advantages of Linux for network operations?
What was one of the first operating systems for managing files on computers?
What was one of the first operating systems for managing files on computers?
Study Notes
Networking Configuration
- Memory usage statistics for processes displayed in a dedicated tab, providing an overview of RAM usage.
- Disk tab shows processes using disk resources along with read/write statistics for each storage device.
- Network tab lists processes utilizing network resources, aiding the identification of unauthorized access.
nslookupcommand is used to test Domain Name System (DNS), crucial for translating host names into IP addresses.
Threats and Security Concerns
- Hacktivists exploit vulnerabilities by leaking sensitive information and conducting Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
- Organized crime and state-sponsored groups pose serious threats to economic stability.
- Loss of competitive advantage often stems from a lack of consumer trust rather than direct theft of trade secrets.
Incident Response and Monitoring
- Tier 2 Incident Responders conduct in-depth investigations and advise on remediation actions.
- Regular monitoring and verification of security alerts are essential for effective incident response.
File Systems and Windows Registry
- Extended File System (EXT) is used in Linux, while NTFS is the standard for Windows, supporting extensive file attributes.
- Windows Registry keys, such as HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER, store configuration settings for system and user processes.
- Msconfig.exe tool allows modification of startup applications and system configurations.
Administrative Commands
netcommand is used for OS administration, supporting various subcommands for network and user management.- Security settings for Windows Firewall can be adjusted in the control panel to allow specific apps or features.
Linux Overview
- Linux, developed in 1991, is an open-source operating system known for its efficiency, customization, and minimal hardware requirements.
- Linux distributions encapsulate the Linux kernel with various tools and software, suitable for diverse applications.
- Renowned for its relevance in network-based applications and its presence in devices from simple watches to complex supercomputers.
Importance of Security and Updates
- Regular updates for Windows are critical to mitigate security risks.
- Windows Defender Firewall settings can be configured to enhance security against potential threats.
- Monitoring and managing firewall rules ensures safe network traffic.
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This quiz covers essential topics related to network configuration, including filling in addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS servers. You'll also explore how to monitor memory usage and understand the overview of RAM in processes.
