What is Cybersecurity?

Protecting data and systems from online threats

What is the purpose of firewalls in cybersecurity?

To block unauthorized access to systems

What should businesses do to enhance cybersecurity?

Install antivirus software and train employees to recognize threats

What does Ransomware do?

It locks systems or files and demands money for their release

Why are software updates important for cybersecurity?

They fix vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cybercriminals

What is a Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack?

An attack that overloads a server with traffic to make it unavailable

What is the first step in a cybersecurity plan for businesses?

Train employees to recognize phishing attacks

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1
What is Cybersecurity?
Protecting physical buildings
Building firewalls for physical offices
Protecting people from firearms
Protecting data and systems from online threats
2
What is the purpose of firewalls in cybersecurity?
To store sensitive data
To block unauthorized access to systems
To make systems run faster
To enable social media use
3
What should businesses do to enhance cybersecurity?
Only protect computers, not data
Use weak passwords for convenience
Install antivirus software and train employees to recognize threats
Use a helmet to protect from a fall
4
What does Ransomware do?
It protects systems from cyber attacks
What does Ransomware do?
It infects computers with viruses
It locks systems or files and demands money for their release
5
What type of cyber threat involves tricking people into giving up their personal information?
Ransomware
Malware
DDoS
Phishing
6
Which of these is a key method for protecting data during online transfers?
Passwords
Antivirus updates
Encryption
Internet speed
7
Why are software updates important for cybersecurity?
They change the look of the software
They fix vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cybercriminals
They make the system run faster
They slow down the internet connection
8
What is a Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack?
A way to steal funds from bank accounts
An attack that overloads a server with traffic to make it unavailable
An attack that accesses private data
An attack that encrypts files
9
Which of the following is a method used to protect sensitive data during online transactions?
Ignoring software updates
Password sharing
Disabling firewalls
Encryption
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What is the first step in a cybersecurity plan for businesses?
Make regular backups of data
Hire hackers to test the system
Install antivirus software
Train employees to recognize phishing attacks

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