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What is a firewall primarily used for?
What is a firewall primarily used for?
- To store passwords securely
- To encrypt sensitive data
- To monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic (correct)
- To scan for viruses and malware
Which of the following is considered a common requirement for a strong password?
Which of the following is considered a common requirement for a strong password?
- Combination of upper case letters, numbers, and special characters (correct)
- Inclusion of only lowercase letters
- Re-use of previous passwords
- Minimum length of 8 characters (correct)
What does the acronym SSL represent in internet security?
What does the acronym SSL represent in internet security?
- Safety Socket Layer
- Single Security Layer
- Secure Socket Layer (correct)
- Secure Systems Login
Phishing is best described as which of the following?
Phishing is best described as which of the following?
Malware can be defined as what?
Malware can be defined as what?
Flashcards
Firewall
Firewall
A network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing traffic.
Password Requirement
Password Requirement
Criteria that must be met for a password to be considered secure.
SSL
SSL
Stands for Secure Socket Layer, a standard for protecting internet connections.
Phishing
Phishing
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Malware
Malware
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Study Notes
Firewall
- A firewall is a network security device.
Password Requirements
- Common password requirements include uppercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
- GPS location is not a common password requirement.
SSL
- SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer.
Phishing
- Phishing is a social engineering attack.
Malware
- Malware is malicious software.
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