Cybersecurity Breach & Threats

What is one of the critical attributes of a cybersecurity breach that involves the unauthorised access, exposure or theft of sensitive and confidential data?

• Integrity of information

• Availability of information

• Confidentiality of information

• None of the above

Breaches that compromise the ________ of information can lead to identity theft, fraud, or corporate espionage.

• confidentiality

• availability

• integrity

• authenticity

Which attribute of information is affected when a cybersecurity breach introduces unauthorised changes, alterations or deletions, compromising the accuracy and reliability of data?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Accessibility

Ensuring data integrity is essential in maintaining trust in digital systems.

• True

• False

What is the key attribute affected by a cybersecurity breach that disrupts the accessibility of data and services by causing downtime or denial-of-service attacks?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Authenticity

What is a significant attribute of a cybersecurity breach?

• Privacy implications

• Increased website traffic

• Improved system performance

• Enhanced user experience

What can breached data include?

• Personal identifiers

• Financial records

• Healthcare information

• All of the above

Organisations that suffer breaches may inadvertently disclose their customers' private data, leading to legal consequences and damage to their reputation.

• True

• False

What are some consequences for both individuals and businesses when privacy is not safeguarded?

• Legal liabilities and loss of trust

• Increased profits and market share

• Improved customer satisfaction and loyalty

• Enhanced data security and compliance

What is an Adversary?

• An adversary is an individual, group, or organization that poses a threat or potential threat to an information system by attempting unauthorized access, disruption, or damage.

• An adversary is a software tool used to protect information systems from threats.

• An adversary is a type of encryption algorithm used in cybersecurity.

• An adversary is a network protocol designed for secure data transmission.