Cybersecurity Basics

What does "HTTPS" in a website URL indicate?

• A faster website

• A website with no advertisements

• A secure website with encrypted communication

• A government website

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• To prevent all cyberattacks

• To detect and respond to cyber threats

• To expose hackers and cybercriminals

• To block all incoming network traffic

Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

• "123456"

• "Password123"

• "P@ssw0rd$ecure"

• Your first name

In computer terms, spam refers to what?

• delicious lunch meat
• stop phising anti-malware
• repetitive useless information
• message board etiquette

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• To prevent all cyberattacks

• To detect and respond to cyber threats

• To expose hackers and cybercriminals

• To block all incoming network traffic

What is a VPN?

• A type of malware that steals data

• A tool that provides secure access to a remote network

• A type of phishing attack

• A firewall that protects against unauthorized access

What is a computer hacker?

• A virus that invades your computer and causes it to not work

• A person who sends lots of e-mails to people asking for money

• A person who uses a computer to illegally breaks into your computer and take your information

• A person who cuts or hacks at something

What is cybersecurity?

• the state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data,

• Security against breaking into your house

• Top secret Government security

What is electronic data?

• Data that is electric

• answers to questions you ask on the Internet

• data made up of 1's and 0's

• data that is exchanged via electronic communication lines · digital data

What is a cyber attack?

• an attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system.

• when someone shoots your computer

• an attack on cybers

• when someone robs an atm machine