Questions and Answers
What best describes the motivation of hacktivists?
They are part of a protest group behind a political cause.
Which type of cybercriminal is most likely to create malware to compromise an organization by stealing credit card information?
Black hat hackers
What topics would a specialist in the HR department emphasize in a presentation to draw students to the cybersecurity field? (Choose three.)
A career-field in high-demand
What technology should be implemented to ensure data confidentiality as employees work from home?
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Study Notes
Hacktivists
- Motivated by a desire to bring attention to political or social causes, often through disrupting or defacing websites or systems
Types of Cybercriminals
- Cybercriminals motivated by financial gain are most likely to create malware to compromise an organization by stealing credit card information
Cybersecurity Career Awareness
- HR specialists would emphasize the following points to draw students to the cybersecurity field:
- High demand for trained professionals due to the rapidly increasing threat of cyber-attacks
- Variety of roles and specialties within the field, allowing for diverse career paths
- Opportunities for advancement and professional growth, including competitive salaries and benefits
Remote Work Security
- Implementing Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) ensures data confidentiality as employees work from home
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Test your knowledge of cybersecurity essentials with this final quiz. Answer questions on hacktivists, hacking skills, and political causes to assess your understanding of cybersecurity motivations.
