CYBER SECURITY FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

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What was the main impact of the 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack?

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Disrupted gas supplies on the East Coast.

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What is the purpose of a phishing email?

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To demonstrate a phishing attempt.

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What is a Honeypot in cybersecurity?

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A fake system setup to attract cyber attackers and study their methods.

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What is the main purpose of Trojans in cybersecurity?

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To steal personal data and spy.

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What is a common characteristic of companies that hire cybersecurity professionals?

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They handle private information.

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What is Cybersecurity?

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The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-4

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What is a Firewall?

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A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.

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What is Malware?

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Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer system.

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What is Phishing?

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A technique used to trick individuals into providing sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity.

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What is Ransomware?

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A type of malware that encrypts files and demands payment for the decryption key.