What is Cybersecurity?

Question 1

Which of the following is most likely to be a legitimate email address vs. a deceptive one used in a phishing attack?

Accepted Answer

jamal@netflix.com

Question 2

What should be the primary focus of keeping information secure?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the confidentiality, interity and availabiity of data

Question 3

Violet locks her diary so only she can read it. Dash breaks the lock and reads it breaking which part of the CIA Triad?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

Question 4

What is the main fear that ransomware attacks center around?

Accepted Answer

Fear of losing important files

Question 5

Phishing is when a hacker uses a deceptive email or website to maliciously gather personal information.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Dash is able to add "Green Eggs & Ham" to the lunch menu on his school&#x27;s website breaking which part of the CIA Triad?

Accepted Answer

Integrity

Question 7

What is the core technology that allows digital devices to connect and transmit data with each other?

Accepted Answer

networks

Question 8

What does a ransomware hacker do when they gain access to a user&#x27;s computer system?

Accepted Answer

encrypt important files

Question 9

Bob is bidding on a new computer online. The site crashes & he loses the auction breaking which part of the CIA Triad?

Accepted Answer

Availabiilty

Question 10

I would rather work as...

Accepted Answer

a helpdesk analyst, a computer programmer, a computer repair/support technician, a cybersecurity analyst in a secure operations center (SOC)

Question 11

Ransomware is a type of cyberattack that...

Accepted Answer

Both of the above

Question 12

Cybersecurity is the protection of...

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following statements are true about cyberattacks?

Accepted Answer

Cyberattacks impact individuals, governments and organizations

Question 14

Which of the following devices is not part of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

Accepted Answer

A physical combination padlock for your gym locker

Question 15

The Internet of Things is best described as...

Accepted Answer

The network of devices with the ability to connect and exchange data

Questions 15