Cybersecurity Review #3

What does Availability in the CIA Triad guarantee?

• Systems and data are accessible by authorized users when needed

• Information is stored permanently

• Access is restricted to specific times

• Only administrators have access to data

Which term refers to a malicious attempt to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks?

• Cybersecurity

• Ransomware

• Cyber Attack

• Internet of Things

Which of the following is an example of a cyber attack?

• Sharing files on a network

• Hacking into a system to steal sensitive data

• Installing a software update

• Backing up important files

Which of the following best describes the Internet of Things (IoT)?

• A collection of disconnected devices

• A network of interconnected physical devices that communicate wirelessly

• The process of storing data in the cloud

• A type of software for data analysis

Which of the following is NOT a component of the CIA Triad?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Accuracy

• Availability

What should you do if your system is attacked by ransomware?

• Immediately pay the ransom to regain access

• Disconnect the system from the network and report the attack to IT or authorities

• Share your system password with the attacker

• Attempt to recover files without notifying anyone

Scenario: A company is implementing new security measures to protect sensitive client data. They want to ensure that only authorized personnel can access this data and that the data remains accurate and intact during transmission. Which of the following best describes the primary focus of their security measures?

• Ensuring that the data is kept confidential and only accessible to authorized personnel.

• Ensuring that data is backed up regularly and stored securely.

• Ensuring that the data is accurate and has not been altered during transmission.

• Ensuring that the system is available and operational at all times.

Scenario: An organization is verifying that changes to their financial records are being accurately recorded and that the records cannot be altered without detection. Which aspect of the CIA Triad is being addressed?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Authentication

Scenario: A bank's website is experiencing downtime, preventing customers from accessing their accounts online. Which component of the CIA Triad is most impacted by this issue?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Authenticity

Scenario: A new software update is being released with the goal of ensuring that data is accessible only to those with the appropriate permissions and cannot be altered by unauthorized users. Which two components of the CIA Triad are being focused on in this scenario?

• Confidentiality and Integrity

• Integrity and Availability

• Confidentiality and Availability

• Authentication and Integrity