Information Security

Which of the following four passwords is the most secure?

• Boat123

• WTh!5Z

• into*48

• 123456

You receive a suspicious email that contains a link to a website. what should you do?

• Inform IT about the email and do not open it

• "Click on the link and open it to see where it goes"

• "Go to the internet explorer and type the link"

• "Forward it to a colleague and have them open it first"

An email that attempts to trick a reader into installing software that may contain a virus is:

• Phishing Scam

• Lobster trap

• Fishing Scam

• Phone Scam

Which is an example of PII? (Personally Identifiable Information)

• Credit Card Number

• Name

• Home Address

• All of the above

What is the best definition of Spear Phishing?

• "A Phishing email aimed directly at you"

• "A malicious virus that can encrypt or lock your computer"

• "A method hackers can use to guess your password"

• "A random Phishing email sent to a massive group"

What is a step that you can take to minimise the chance and impact of a ransomware attack?

• "All of these answers"

• "Keep your computer software up to date"

• "Ensure that anti-virus tools are running and up to date"

• "Ensure that you are backing up your critical files"

Who you are allowed to give your password to?

• "Anybody you trust"

• "Only supervisors and authorised IT staff if requested"

• "Only IT staff"

• "Nobody"

Why is Information Security awareness important?

• To increase internet connectivity

• To secure data from theft and misuse

• To develop new computer technologies

• To expand global communication

What is a common mistake when creating passwords?

• Using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters

• Using a password manager

• Including personal information

• Changing passwords frequently

Which security feature should you look for when shopping online?

• Strong passwords

• Spam filters

• HTTPS in the web address

• Personalized email greetings