Online and Offline Identity

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What is your offline identity?

The real-life persona you present daily (correct)

Your username on social media

The personal information you share online

The online communities you join

What should you avoid using to generate your username?

Your full name or parts of your address (correct)

A unique sequence of numbers and letters

A combination of your name and birthdate

A phrase that describes your hobby

What is a potential risk of using the same username and password combination?

You may not be able to access your online accounts

You may be more vulnerable to cyber attacks (correct)

You may forget your login credentials

You may have to change your password frequently

What type of information do hackers often target?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a common tactic used by cybercriminals to deceive users?

Impersonating family members and sending fake messages Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to choose a suitable username for your online accounts?

To protect your online identity and personal information Signup and view all the answers

Which principle ensures that authorized users can access systems and data when needed?

Availability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of ensuring confidentiality?

To prevent sensitive information from being disclosed Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for data that is being used to perform an operation?

Data in process Signup and view all the answers

Which method can be used to ensure integrity?

Using a hash function Signup and view all the answers

What is the CIA triad?

A model for developing security systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for data stored in memory or on a hard drive?

Data at rest Signup and view all the answers

What type of security breach involves stealing equipment to gain access to a system or steal data?

Physical Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a security breach that can affect an organization's online presence?

Vandalism of the website Signup and view all the answers

What type of attacker breaks into systems to discover weaknesses and improve security?

White hat attacker Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of security breach that involves an employee abusing their security clearance?

Insider threat Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a security breach that can affect an organization's finances?

Loss of revenue Signup and view all the answers

What type of attacker is between a white hat and a black hat attacker?

Gray hat attacker Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a backdoor malware?

To gain unauthorized access to a system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of awareness, training, and education in an organization?

To ensure users are knowledgeable about potential security threats and the actions they can take to protect information systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of ransomware malware?

To hold a computer system or data captive until a payment is made Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for unauthorized access to a device, facility, program, network, or data?

Security Breach Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a security breach?

Infecting a system with malware Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way for ransomware to spread?

Through phishing emails with malicious attachments Signup and view all the answers

What is the main tactic used by scareware malware?

To display fake warning messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of policy and procedure in an organization?

Implementing administrative controls to ensure information assurance Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of a rootkit malware infection?

It will be difficult to detect and remove other malware Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a security breach and a data breach?

A security breach is the unauthorized access, while a data breach is the actual data stolen Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of a malware infection?

Constant pop-up ads on your screen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of technology in the context of information assurance?

To design software- and hardware-based solutions to protect information systems Signup and view all the answers