Recent

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Search...

Cybersecurity: Vulnerability, Threat, and Risk Assessment

10 Questions

3 Views

3.4 Stars

Cybersecurity: Vulnerability, Threat, and Risk Assessment

Created by

@UnconditionalHazel

Questions and Answers

What can happen if updates are not adequately tested and verified for their effectiveness?

They can cause unauthorized access to sensitive data

Which of the following is a common vulnerability related to software or communication protocols?

Misuse or misconfiguration

What does the term 'threat' refer to in the context of computer systems and security measures?

The potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data

What are intentional threats in the context of security breaches?

<p>Deliberately planned and executed attacks on a system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a threat actor in the context of computer systems and security?

<p>Deliberately planning and executing attacks on a system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'attack vector' refer to in the context of security breaches?

<p>The path or tool utilized by a malicious threat actor to carry out an attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a vulnerability in the context of cybersecurity?

<p>A weakness that makes a digital asset susceptible to compromise</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a vulnerability according to the text?

<p>Improperly configured hardware or software</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can leave a system vulnerable to known exploits that have already been patched?

<p>Delayed application of software and firmware patches</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are vulnerabilities different from threats in cybersecurity?

<p>Vulnerabilities are weaknesses within the system, while threats are potential dangers from external sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Quizzes Like This

Cybersecurity Risk and Vulnerability Quiz

10 questions

Cybersecurity Risk and Vulnerability Quiz

AppealingGoshenite

Quiz de Administración de Vulnerabilidades con Microsoft Defender

8 questions

Quiz de Administración de Vulnerabilidades con Microsoft Defender

ExaltingCatSEye

Vulnerability Identification Quiz

3 questions

Vulnerability Identification Quiz: Identify Threats Easily

SociableVerse

1_6_3 Section 1 – Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities - 1.6 – Vulnerabilities - Vulnerability Impacts

16 questions

1.6.2 Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks Quiz

UnmatchedMandolin