What does Integrity ensure in the CIA triad?

Data cannot be modified in an unauthorized manner

What is a vulnerability in cybersecurity?

A weakness in hardware, software, configuration, or users

Which of the following is an example of a threat?

A hacker attempting to steal data

What does risk mitigation do?

Reduces the chance of a threat exploiting a vulnerability

What is the definition of risk in cybersecurity?

The possibility of a threat exploiting a vulnerability resulting in a loss

What is the main purpose of access control?

To manage and restrict who can access resources

What does CIA stand for in core security principles?

Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

What does Confidentiality ensure?

Unauthorized disclosure of information is prevented

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1
Which of the following is an example of "Something You Know"?
GPS Location
Password
Fingerprint
Smart card
2
What does Integrity ensure in the CIA triad?
Only authorized personnel can view information
Information is accessible to all employees
Data cannot be modified in an unauthorized manner
Data is encrypted before transmission
3
Which of the following is NOT part of an Information System according to the slide?
People
Processes
Finance
Technology
4
What is a vulnerability in cybersecurity?
A security measure to stop attacks
A weakness in hardware, software, configuration, or users
A type of encryption
A risk assessment method
5
Which of the following is an example of a threat?
A firewall
A hacker attempting to steal data
A strong password
A software vulnerability
6
Which principle ensures that information is available for authorized users?
Authentication
Availability
Confidentiality
Integrity
7
What does risk mitigation do?
Increases the risk level
Guarantees 100% security
Reduces the chance of a threat exploiting a vulnerability
Removes all vulnerabilities
8
What is the definition of risk in cybersecurity?
A type of antivirus software
The possibility of a threat exploiting a vulnerability resulting in a loss
A security measure to protect data
A weakness in a system
9
Which authentication factor is based on location?
Where You Are
Something You Are
Something You Have
Something You Know
10
What is the main purpose of access control?
To make passwords optional
To manage and restrict who can access resources
To speed up network connections
To block all users from accessing a system
11
What does "Something You Have" refer to?
Security question
Username
Smart card or token
Fingerprint
12
What does CIA stand for in core security principles?
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
Compliance, Integrity, and Authorization
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Accessibility
Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Applications
13
What does Confidentiality ensure?
Data is not modified in an unauthorized manner
Unauthorized disclosure of information is prevented
Information is backed up regularly
Information is readily available to authorized users
14
Which of the following is an example of a control in cybersecurity?
A system vulnerability
A cyber attack
An unpatched server
Antivirus software
15
Which authentication factor uses biometrics?
Where You Are
Something You Have
Something You Are
Something You Know

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