Understanding Cybersecurity Concepts

Cybercriminals are using AI to carry out a variety of sophisticated attacks, from data poisoning to deepfakes. True or false?

• True

• Deepfakes are exclusively used for entertainment purposes.

• AI is not involved in any form of cybercrime.

• Cybercriminals only use traditional methods for attacks.

Cybersecurity organizations increasingly stop to rely on AI to help flag suspicious data and detect or thwart attacks. True or false?

• True

• False

To help keep your data safe, you shouldn't review your current cybersecurity protection and make sure it follows best practices. True or false?

• True

• You should review your cybersecurity protection regularly.

• Best practices are not necessary for data safety.

• False

Instead of assuming everything inside an organization’s network is safe, Zero Trust verifies access each time, regardless of the origin of a device or user. True or false?

• True

• Only for external users

• False

• Only for high-risk transactions

What does default mean? A. the thing that exists or happens if you do not change it intentionally by performing an action B. something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence C. obey the rules, fulfill procedures

• D. a choice made by a user that overrides the system settings

• A. the thing that exists or happens if you do not change it intentionally by performing an action

• E. a situation where something is automatically selected

• F. a method of ensuring compliance with regulations

What is an entity? A. the thing that exists or happens if you do not change it intentionally by performing an action B. something that exists apart from other things

• B. something that exists apart from other things

• D. something that is always changing

• C. a temporary state of being

• A. a concept that cannot be defined

What is the primary purpose of cybersecurity? A. To protect data B. To increase internet speed C. To enhance user experience

• A. To protect data

• F. To facilitate online shopping

• E. To manage network traffic

• D. To improve software performance

What does phishing refer to in cybersecurity? A. A method to catch fish B. A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information C. A type of software

• D. A technique for data encryption

• E. A method for network monitoring

• F. A type of malware used for attacks

• B. A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information

What is malware? A. Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems B. A type of hardware C. A programming language

• A. Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems

• A type of computer hardware component

• A method of data encryption

• A type of antivirus software

What is the role of a firewall in cybersecurity? A. To allow all traffic B. To block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication C. To increase internet speed

• F. To serve as a backup for data storage

• B. To block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication

• D. To encrypt all incoming traffic

• E. To monitor user activity