Cyber Security 15/02/2024

A computer that can be moved from one place to another is

• Portable Computer

• Personal Digital Assistant

• Internet Tablet

• Tablet PC

Which of the following statement is true about Wireless and Mobile Communication?

• 1. Wireless communication entails the transfer of information or data using standing waves

• 1. Wireless communication entails the transfer of information or data using radio waves

• 1. Wireless communication entails the transfer of information or data using longitudinal waves

• 1. Wireless communication entails the transfer of information or data using electromagnetic waves

Amongst which of the following are the primary goals of cyber security?

• 1. Encryption, authorization, and availability

• 1. Confidentiality, integrity, and authentication

• 1. Firewalls, intrusion detection, and data backups

• 1. Phishing prevention, malware detection, and spam filtering

The term "Cyber Threats" in cyber security refers to ____.

• 1. Techniques used by cybersecurity professionals to protect systems

• 1. Malicious activities are carried out by hackers to breach firewalls

• 1. Hardware components that are susceptible to cyber-attacks

• 1. The process of encrypting sensitive data for secure transmission

The process of encoding data to protect it from unauthorized access is known as ____.

• 1. Encryption

• 1. Firewall

• 1. Intrusion Detection

• 1. Multi-factor Authentication

What is the significance of a firewall in cybersecurity?

• 1. To prevent unauthorized physical access to a computer

• 1. To detect and remove malware from a computer

• 1. To protect a computer from unauthorized network access

• 1. To encrypt sensitive data on a computer

Phishing is a type of cyber threat that involves ____.

• 1. Mimicking an authorized user to steal sensitive information

• 1. Gaining unauthorized access to a system

• 1. Local storage destruction

• 1. Sending large amounts of fake traffic to a server

What does the term "Malware" stands for?

• 1. Malfunctioning Software

• 1. Malicious Firmware

• 1. Malfunctioning Hardware

• 1. Malicious Software

What does the term "VPN" stand for?

• 1. Virtual Personal Network

• 1. Virtual Private Network

• 1. Virtual Portable Network

• 1. Virtual Public Network

Amongst which of the following shows the importance of regular data backups in cyber security?

• 1. To protect against social engineering attacks

• 1. To encrypt sensitive data during transmission

• 1. To prevent unauthorized access to a network

• 1. To ensure data recovery in case of data loss or cyber-attacks