Cybersecurity Flashcard

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What is a vulnerability in a system?

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A weakness in the system

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What is a zero-day attack?

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An attack that exploits a vulnerability that has never been reported.

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Which database is mentioned as a source for vulnerabilities?

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CVE

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What does the term "threat agent" refer to?

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A person exploiting a vulnerability

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What is the purpose of role-based access control (RBAC)?

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To limit access based on job roles

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Insider threats are primarily caused by: Software bugs, Employees within the organization, External hackers, Natural disasters

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Employees within the organization

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What is the principle of least privilege?

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Users should have access only to necessary data.

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Zero trust security means:

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No user is trusted until verified for access.

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Which agency is responsible for providing the CVE database?

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DHS and CISA

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What is the result of an exploit?

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Access to private resources by an attacker