Chapter 21: Common Types of Attacks

Explain the term (IoT) Internet of Things.

• A network of interconnected devices that communicate and exchange data with each other.

• A type of internet service provider.

• A programming language used for web development.

• A social media platform for sharing images.

The (IIoT) Industrial Internet of Things is:

• a network of interconnected devices in the industrial sector

• a type of internet service for homes

• a new programming language

• a type of industrial machinery

Describe (SCADA) Supervisory control and data acquisition.

• A system used for remote monitoring and control.

• A type of database management system.

• A programming language for web development.

• A method for data encryption.

What does (ICS) Industrial control System refer to?

• A system used for controlling industrial processes

• A type of computer software

• A method of data encryption

• A type of industrial machinery

Explain the concept of (OT) operational technology.

• Operational technology (OT) refers to hardware and software that detects or causes changes through direct monitoring and control of physical devices, processes, and events.

• Operational technology (OT) is a type of technology used primarily in the financial sector for managing transactions.

• Operational technology (OT) is a software development methodology focused on operational efficiency.

• Operational technology (OT) is a branch of information technology focused on data analysis.

Who is considered a Guest in network security terms?

• A user with full access rights

• A user with limited access rights

• A network administrator

• A hacker

What does (BYOD) Bring your own device mean?

• A policy allowing employees to bring personal devices to work

• A type of device provided by the company

• A software used for device management

• A security protocol for company devices

Define (DoS) Denial-of-service.

• A type of cyber attack that aims to make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users.

• A method of encrypting data to protect it from unauthorized access.

• A protocol for secure communication over a computer network.

• A software tool used for network monitoring and analysis.

What is (DDoS) distributed denial-of-service?

• A type of cyber attack that aims to make a service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic.

• A method of encrypting data to protect it from unauthorized access.

• A software tool used to detect and remove malware from a computer.

• A protocol for secure communication over a computer network.

VLAN hopping is a network security vulnerability that allows an attacker to:

• Access data on a different VLAN without authorization

• Improve network performance

• Securely connect to a VLAN

• Monitor network traffic