Cyber Security Concepts and Threats

The video introduces cybersecurity, defining it as the protection of networks, computers, and data from unauthorized access or damage. It explains the components of cybersecurity, including processes, practices, and technologies. The video distinguishes between threats and attacks, providing examples and discussing motivations behind cyber attacks, such as financial gain, personal revenge, and causing disruption.

What is the primary goal of cyber security?

• To create new software

• To protect networks, computers, programs, and data from unauthorized access

• To develop new computer hardware

• To increase internet speed

What does the prefix 'cyber' refer to?

• Related to physical security

• Related to computers and networks

• Related to financial transactions

• Related to social interactions

Which of the following is considered an asset in cyber security?

• A hacker

• A firewall

• A computer program

• A policy

What is the main difference between a threat and an attack?

• A threat is a potential harm, while an attack is an actual attempt to cause harm

• A threat is always intentional, while an attack is unintentional

• A threat is a type of software, while an attack is a hardware issue

• A threat is a policy, while an attack is a practice

Which of the following is an example of an unintentional threat?

• Hacking

• Denial of Service

• Flooding

• Phishing

Why might someone engage in a cyber attack for personal satisfaction?

• To disrupt a company's operations

• To steal intellectual property

• To challenge themselves or impress others

• To gain financial profit

What is industrial espionage?

• An illegal act of stealing intellectual property for financial gain

• A type of firewall

• A method to protect company data

• A legal way to gather competitor information

What is identity theft?

• Stealing someone's personal information to commit fraud

• Creating a fake identity for fun

• Hacking into a company's database

• Disrupting a website's operations

What is the purpose of a denial of service attack?

• To steal data

• To disrupt the normal operation of a website

• To protect a network

• To create new software

How can a cyber attack cause reputation loss for a company?

• By hiring more employees

• By improving their security measures

• By making their website inaccessible to customers

• By increasing their profits