Basics of Cybersecurity Risk Analysis

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• To increase internet speed

• To protect information and systems from cyber threats

• To reduce electricity consumption

• To enhance software features

Which of the following is a common type of cybersecurity threat?

• Earthquake

• Phishing

• Tornado

• Flood

What does the acronym "VPN" stand for in cybersecurity?

• Virtual Private Network

• Very Personal Network

• Virtual Public Network

• Verified Personal Network

Which of the following is a basic method to protect your online accounts?

• Using the same password for all accounts

• Sharing your password with friends

• Using strong, unique passwords

• Writing your password on a sticky note

What is a firewall used for in cybersecurity?

• To heat up a computer

• To block unauthorized access to a network

• To cool down a computer

• To increase internet speed

Which of the following is an example of a cybersecurity risk?

• A new software update

• A strong password

• An unpatched software vulnerability

• A secure network

What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

• To make data unreadable to unauthorized users

• To delete data permanently

• To increase data size

• To slow down data transmission

Which of the following is a simple procedure to verify the identity of a user?

• Encryption

• Authentication

• Decryption

• Compression

What is the term for a software program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers?

• Antivirus

• Firewall

• Worm

• Patch

Which of the following is a basic concept in cybersecurity?

• Data mining

• Data encryption

• Data farming

• Data harvesting