Introduction to Cybersecurity and Core Security Concepts

What is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats called?

• Data Analysis

• Cybersecurity

• Network Management

• Software Development

Fill in the blank: Network Security involves protecting networks from unauthorized access and _________.

• cyber threats

• data breaches

• malware

• phishing attacks

Which of the following is NOT a key area of cybersecurity?

• Network Security

• Endpoint Security

• Application Security

• Financial Security

What does the 'C' in the CIA Triad stand for?

• Confidentiality

• Consistency

• Control

• Compliance

Fill in the blank: The CIA Triad consists of Confidentiality, Integrity, and _________.

• Availability

• Security

• Authentication

• Authorization

What does the AAA model stand for in cybersecurity?

• AAA stands for Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting.

• AAA stands for Access, Authentication, and Auditing.

• AAA stands for Analysis, Authorization, and Accounting.

• AAA stands for Authentication, Access, and Analysis.

Which of the following is an example of Authentication in the AAA model?

• Logging failed login attempts

• Logging into an email account using a password and an OTP

• Viewing customer data without modifying financial records

Authorization in the context of the AAA model is defined as:

• The process of verifying the identity of a user or system.

• The process of determining whether a user has permission to perform a specific action.

• The process of keeping track of user activities.

• The process of encrypting data for secure transmission.

The purpose of Accounting in the AAA model is:

• to authenticate users

• to authorize access

• to track user activities

• to encrypt data

Security controls are mechanisms used to ______ assets and mitigate risks.