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?

<p>All of the above (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Impersonating family members and sending fake messages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To protect your online identity and personal information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Availability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of ensuring confidentiality?

<p>To prevent sensitive information from being disclosed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Data in process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method can be used to ensure integrity?

<p>Using a hash function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the CIA triad?

<p>A model for developing security systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Data at rest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Physical (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Vandalism of the website (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>White hat attacker (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Insider threat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Loss of revenue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Gray hat attacker (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a backdoor malware?

<p>To gain unauthorized access to a system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure users are knowledgeable about potential security threats and the actions they can take to protect information systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of ransomware malware?

<p>To hold a computer system or data captive until a payment is made (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Security Breach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Infecting a system with malware (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way for ransomware to spread?

<p>Through phishing emails with malicious attachments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main tactic used by scareware malware?

<p>To display fake warning messages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Implementing administrative controls to ensure information assurance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of a rootkit malware infection?

<p>It will be difficult to detect and remove other malware (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A security breach is the unauthorized access, while a data breach is the actual data stolen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of a malware infection?

<p>Constant pop-up ads on your screen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To design software- and hardware-based solutions to protect information systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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