Cyber Security Awareness

What is a common method used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into providing sensitive information such as passwords or credit card details?

• Firewall

• Spoofing

• Phishing

• Malware

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in the context of cybersecurity?

• To provide physical protection for hardware devices.

• To enhance the speed of internet connections.

• To create backups of sensitive data.

• To monitor and control network traffic based on security rules.

What process involves converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access?

• Decryption

• Encoding

• Encryption

• Obfuscation

Which protocol is commonly used to secure data transmission over a network?

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

• Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)

• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

• Transport Layer Security (TLS)

What term describes the manipulation of individuals to divulge confidential information?

• Spyware

• Hacking

• Phishing

• Social Engineering

How can individuals protect themselves from falling victim to phishing attacks?

• Always provide personal information when requested

• Click on any link received in an email without verifying its legitimacy

• Disable all security software to increase system performance

• Be cautious of unsolicited emails, avoid clicking on suspicious links or attachments, verify the legitimacy of websites, and use security software.

What is the main function of a firewall configuration?

• To monitor and control network traffic based on security rules.

• To water plants

• To bake cookies

• To play music

Which encryption algorithm is widely used for securing data transmission over the internet?

• SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm)

• AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)

• DES (Data Encryption Standard)

• RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman)

What are some common network security protocols used to protect data in transit?

• FTP

• POP3

• HTTP

• TLS, SSL, IPsec, SSH

What is the term for the psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information?

• mind control

• emotional manipulation

• social engineering

• behavioral engineering