IAaS Quiz 1 - Prelim

What is the primary responsibility of a Security Consultant in the field of cybersecurity?

• Developing new security technologies

• Teaching employees about online safety

• Advising and overseeing security measures

• Testing computer systems for vulnerabilities

Which cybersecurity career path involves testing computer systems, networks, and applications for security flaws legally and with permission?

• Security Architect

• Ethical Hacker (White Hat Hacker)

• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

• Security Consultant

What analogy is used to describe the role of a Security Architect in cybersecurity?

• A locksmith checking locks for security

• A captain steering a ship

• A builder constructing a castle

• A general preparing for battle

In the "Anatomy of Cyberattack," what is the purpose of the "Reconnaissance" step?

• To gain more power within the network

• To hide tracks and cover up the attack

• To gather information about the target organization

• To spread like a virus throughout the network

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the seven cybersecurity risks that may impact organizations?

• Employee Risk

• Cloud Computing Risk

• IoT Risk

• Supply Chain Risk

What is the primary goal of obfuscation in a cyberattack?

• To gain administrative access to the network

• To spread rapidly through the network

• To hide the attacker's tracks and make detection difficult

• To steal valuable information for ransom

Which component of the CIA Triad ensures that information remains accurate and true to its original form?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Redundancy

How is confidentiality typically maintained in cybersecurity?

• Using hardware maintenance and network optimization

• Through data encryption and hashing

• By having backup systems in place

• By sharing sensitive information with authorized personnel

Which step in data classification standards involves moving old data to a safe place in a format that keeps it good for a long time?

• Understanding

• Storing

• Archiving

• Destroying

What analogy is used to explain the concept of data classification standards?

• Organizing a stamp collection

• Cooking recipes from a recipe book

• Lending a book to a friend

• Throwing away old newspapers