What is the definition of risk in cybersecurity?

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

What does Integrity ensure in the CIA triad?

Data cannot be modified in an unauthorized manner

What is the main purpose of access control?

To manage and restrict who can access resources

What is a vulnerability in cybersecurity?

A weakness in hardware, software, configuration, or users

What does risk mitigation do?

Reduces the chance of a threat exploiting a vulnerability

What does CIA stand for in core security principles?

Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

Which of the following is an example of a threat?

A hacker attempting to steal data

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

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