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What is the most commonly used risk mitigation strategy?
What is the most commonly used risk mitigation strategy?
- Risk avoidance
- Risk acceptance
- Risk transfer
- Risk reduction (correct)
What term is commonly used to describe a threat actor?
What term is commonly used to describe a threat actor?
- Cybercriminals
- Hacker (correct)
- Script Kiddies
- Vulnerability Brokers
Who are State-Sponsored hackers targeting?
Who are State-Sponsored hackers targeting?
- Large cybercrime organizations
- Consumers and businesses
- Foreign governments, terrorist groups, and corporations (correct)
- Government secrets theft
What motivates Cybercriminals according to the text?
What motivates Cybercriminals according to the text?
What do Vulnerability Brokers do?
What do Vulnerability Brokers do?
Which risk management strategy involves accepting the risk without taking any action?
Which risk management strategy involves accepting the risk without taking any action?
What type of network attacks does the module cover under 'Common Network Attacks'?
What type of network attacks does the module cover under 'Common Network Attacks'?
What is the main focus of the module 'Who is Attacking Our Network'?
What is the main focus of the module 'Who is Attacking Our Network'?
What does 'Risk avoidance' involve in terms of managing risk?
What does 'Risk avoidance' involve in terms of managing risk?
Which term refers to the activity or device that presents the risk?
Which term refers to the activity or device that presents the risk?
Study Notes
Risk Mitigation Strategies
- The most commonly used risk mitigation strategy is not specified in the provided text.
Threat Actors
- A "threat actor" is a term commonly used to describe a hacker or an entity that poses a threat to an organization's security.
State-Sponsored Hackers
- State-Sponsored hackers typically target government institutions, defense contractors, and companies with sensitive information that could benefit their sponsoring government.
Cybercriminal Motivation
- According to the text, cybercriminals are motivated by financial gain.
Vulnerability Brokers
- Vulnerability Brokers buy and sell information about vulnerabilities in software or hardware.
Risk Management Strategies
- Acceptance is a risk management strategy that involves accepting the risk without taking any action to mitigate it.
Common Network Attacks
- The module 'Common Network Attacks' covers types of network attacks including Phishing, Whaling, Vishing, and Ransomware.
Threat Actors and Network Attacks
- The main focus of the module 'Who is Attacking Our Network' is on identifying and understanding threat actors and their methods.
Risk Avoidance
- Risk avoidance involves taking steps to eliminate or avoid the risk altogether, often by abstaining from a particular activity or not investing in a particular project.
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Description
Test your knowledge on network threats and attacks with this quiz. Explore different types of threats, attack tools, malware, and common network attacks such as reconnaissance, access, and social engineering.
