Cybersecurity Quiz 3

Which cybersecurity principle involves isolating different parts of a network to contain potential security incidents?

• Least Privilege

• Network Segmentation

• Two-Factor Authentication

• Security Auditing

What does the term "phishing" refer to in the context of cybersecurity?

• Hacking into computer networks

• Social engineering attacks using deceptive emails or messages

• Encrypting data for security

• Blocking malicious websites

Which type of attack involves overwhelming a system or network with traffic to make it unavailable to users?

• Phishing

• DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)

• Man-in-the-Middle

• Ransomware

What is the primary function of SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems?

• Detecting and responding to security incidents

• Encrypting data at rest

• Managing user authentication

• Blocking malicious websites

What is the purpose of biometric authentication in cybersecurity?

• Encrypting user data

• Authenticating users based on unique physical characteristics

• Detecting phishing emails

• Managing firewall rules

What is the purpose of a CAPTCHA in online security?

• Encrypting user data

• Blocking phishing attacks

• Authenticating users

• Differentiating between humans and automated bots

What does the acronym IDS stand for in the context of cybersecurity?

• Internet Data Service

• Intrusion Detection System

• Information Delivery System

• Internal Database Security

What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) in cybersecurity?

• Protecting against malware

• Securing wireless networks

• Providing a secure, encrypted connection over the internet

• Authenticating users

Which cybersecurity measure involves regularly updating software and systems to patch known vulnerabilities?

• Two-Factor Authentication

• Intrusion Detection Systems

• Security Auditing

• Patch Management

What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

• Authenticating users

• Protecting data confidentiality

• Blocking malware

• Monitoring network traffic