Understanding Cyber Security Fundamentals

Which principle of the CIA triad ensures that information is only accessible to those authorised to have access?

• Integrity

• Confidentiality

• Availability

• Accountability

What does the 'I' in the CIA triad stand for?

• Identification

• Integrity

• Information

• Inspection

Which of the following best describes 'availability' in the context of cyber security?

• Ensuring data is accurate and unaltered

• Ensuring data is accessible when needed

• Ensuring only authorised users can access data

• Ensuring users are held accountable for their actions

Which method is commonly used for user authentication?

• Passwords

• Data encryption

• Firewalls

• Data masking

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the CIA triad?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Authenticity

What is the main purpose of data integrity techniques?

• To prevent unauthorised access

• To ensure data is not altered without detection

• To make data available at all times

• To identify users

Which of the following is an example of a data integrity technique?

• Hashing

• Phishing

• Social engineering

• Spamming

Which access control model is based on the roles assigned to users within an organisation?

• Discretionary Access Control (DAC)

• Mandatory Access Control (MAC)

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

• Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

Which of the following is a mechanism for non-repudiation?

• Digital signatures

• Passwords

• Firewalls

• Antivirus software

What does 'accountability' in cyber security refer to?

• Ensuring data is always available

• Ensuring actions can be traced to individuals

• Ensuring data is encrypted

• Ensuring only one person can access data