Information Security Principles Review

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1
What are security keys recommended for?
Network monitoring
Data encryption
File compression
Secure authentication
2
What is geolocation used for?
Compressing files
Location verification
Encrypting data
Storing passwords
3
What is Mobile Device Management (MDM)?
Monitoring tool
Antivirus software
Remote management
Encryption method
4
What is a session replay attack?
Compressing session logs
Encrypting session data
Impersonating user
Storing session data
5
What is segmentation in mobile security?
Encrypting data
Blocking apps
Monitoring usage
Separating data
6
What are AES and Blowfish examples of?
Compression algorithms
Symmetric algorithms
Asymmetric algorithms
Hashing algorithms
7
What is electromagnetic interference (EMI)?
Light waves
Sound waves
Radio waves
Electromagnetic fields
8
What is the highest level of data sensitivity?
Confidential data
Private data
Public data
Sensitive data
9
What is a buffer overflow attack?
Compressing data
Data overflow
Blocking transmission
Encrypting data
10
What are Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)?
Short-term, random attacks
Long-term, targeted attacks
Outdated technology attacks
Attacks on infrastructure
11
What is the purpose of cryptography?
Hides data meaning
Increases storage
Reduces data size
Speeds up transmission
12
What is a rootkit?
Monitoring tool
Encryption method
Antivirus software
Hides malware
13
What is a man-in-the-middle attack?
Compressing files
Storing passwords
Intercepting communication
Encrypting data
14
What is whaling?
Blocking data transfers
Sending mass emails
Targeting high-profile
Hunting whales
15
What is network traffic analysis?
Compressing data
Collecting network data
Encrypting traffic
Storing logs
16
What is Simple Network Management Protocol?
Type of firewall
Monitoring tool
Encryption method
Managing devices
17
What is credential stuffing?
Storing passwords
Generating passwords
Reusing passwords
Encrypting passwords
18
Which is a subset of cybersecurity?
Network management
Information security
Software development
Data analysis
19
What is data in processing?
Data in cloud
Data in RAM
Data on hard drive
Data being downloaded
20
What is ransomware?
Type of firewall
Backup solution
Monitoring tool
Ransom demand
21
What motivates organized crime in cyberattacks?
Political influence
Fame
Financial gain
Personal revenge
22
What is phishing?
Cleaning up inboxes
Catching fish online
Deceptive emails
Blocking spam emails
23
What is a remote access Trojan (RAT)?
Type of firewall
Remote desktop tool
Backup solution
Unauthorized access
24
What is a botnet?
Infected computers
Type of firewall
Data storage system
Secure network
25
What is the main goal of unskilled attackers?
Data exfiltration
Creating new hardware
Developing new software
Enhancing network security
26
What is biometrics in authentication?
Physiological characteristics
Storing passwords
Encrypting data
Compressing files
27
What is DNS hijacking?
Infecting DNS servers
Encrypting DNS queries
Compressing DNS responses
Storing DNS records
28
What is dumpster diving in cybersecurity?
Searching trash
Diving into data lakes
Recycling e-waste
Cleaning up files
29
What is anomaly-based monitoring?
Encrypts data
Compresses files
Network traffic
Deviations from baseline
30
What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?
Increasing internet speed
Protecting electronic data
Reducing hardware costs
Developing new software
31
What is a MAC cloning attack?
Compressing MAC addresses
Spoofing MAC address
Storing MAC addresses
Encrypting MAC addresses
32
What is a worm in cybersecurity?
Exploits vulnerabilities
Encryption method
Antivirus software
Monitoring tool
33
What is signature-based monitoring?
Encrypts data
Compresses files
Network traffic
Updated signatures
34
What is a digital certificate used for?
Identity with public key
Storing passwords
Compressing files
Encrypting data

Information Security Principles Review Flashcards | StudBud

Information Security Principles Review

34 termsStudBud Administration16 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards34 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 34

Answers

1
What are security keys recommended for?
Network monitoring
Data encryption
File compression
Secure authentication
2
What is geolocation used for?
Compressing files
Location verification
Encrypting data
Storing passwords
3
What is Mobile Device Management (MDM)?
Monitoring tool
Antivirus software
Remote management
Encryption method
4
What is a session replay attack?
Compressing session logs
Encrypting session data
Impersonating user
Storing session data
5
What is segmentation in mobile security?
Encrypting data
Blocking apps
Monitoring usage
Separating data
6
What are AES and Blowfish examples of?
Compression algorithms
Symmetric algorithms
Asymmetric algorithms
Hashing algorithms
7
What is electromagnetic interference (EMI)?
Light waves
Sound waves
Radio waves
Electromagnetic fields
8
What is the highest level of data sensitivity?
Confidential data
Private data
Public data
Sensitive data
9
What is a buffer overflow attack?
Compressing data
Data overflow
Blocking transmission
Encrypting data
10
What are Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)?
Short-term, random attacks
Long-term, targeted attacks
Outdated technology attacks
Attacks on infrastructure
11
What is the purpose of cryptography?
Hides data meaning
Increases storage
Reduces data size
Speeds up transmission
12
What is a rootkit?
Monitoring tool
Encryption method
Antivirus software
Hides malware
13
What is a man-in-the-middle attack?
Compressing files
Storing passwords
Intercepting communication
Encrypting data
14
What is whaling?
Blocking data transfers
Sending mass emails
Targeting high-profile
Hunting whales
15
What is network traffic analysis?
Compressing data
Collecting network data
Encrypting traffic
Storing logs
16
What is Simple Network Management Protocol?
Type of firewall
Monitoring tool
Encryption method
Managing devices
17
What is credential stuffing?
Storing passwords
Generating passwords
Reusing passwords
Encrypting passwords
18
Which is a subset of cybersecurity?
Network management
Information security
Software development
Data analysis
19
What is data in processing?
Data in cloud
Data in RAM
Data on hard drive
Data being downloaded
20
What is ransomware?
Type of firewall
Backup solution
Monitoring tool
Ransom demand
21
What motivates organized crime in cyberattacks?
Political influence
Fame
Financial gain
Personal revenge
22
What is phishing?
Cleaning up inboxes
Catching fish online
Deceptive emails
Blocking spam emails
23
What is a remote access Trojan (RAT)?
Type of firewall
Remote desktop tool
Backup solution
Unauthorized access
24
What is a botnet?
Infected computers
Type of firewall
Data storage system
Secure network
25
What is the main goal of unskilled attackers?
Data exfiltration
Creating new hardware
Developing new software
Enhancing network security
26
What is biometrics in authentication?
Physiological characteristics
Storing passwords
Encrypting data
Compressing files
27
What is DNS hijacking?
Infecting DNS servers
Encrypting DNS queries
Compressing DNS responses
Storing DNS records
28
What is dumpster diving in cybersecurity?
Searching trash
Diving into data lakes
Recycling e-waste
Cleaning up files
29
What is anomaly-based monitoring?
Encrypts data
Compresses files
Network traffic
Deviations from baseline
30
What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?
Increasing internet speed
Protecting electronic data
Reducing hardware costs
Developing new software
31
What is a MAC cloning attack?
Compressing MAC addresses
Spoofing MAC address
Storing MAC addresses
Encrypting MAC addresses
32
What is a worm in cybersecurity?
Exploits vulnerabilities
Encryption method
Antivirus software
Monitoring tool
33
What is signature-based monitoring?
Encrypts data
Compresses files
Network traffic
Updated signatures
34
What is a digital certificate used for?
Identity with public key
Storing passwords
Compressing files
Encrypting data