Cybersecurity Fundamentals Flashcard

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Which of the following is an example of a Detection method in cybersecurity? Options: Installing antivirus software, Setting up alarms and event logs, Locking the server room door, Recovering lost data after a breach

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Setting up alarms and event logs

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What is an example of a breach of integrity as described in the material?

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A malicious actor changes the date of a launch told to another employee

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If a news story reveals that sensitive surveillance data was leaked to the public, which aspect of the CIA Triad has been breached?

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Confidentiality

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What is a DDOS attack?

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An attack that sends so many requests to a website that it collapses from too much traffic

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What is the main function of Project Shield?

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To defend news, human rights, and election monitoring sites from DDOS attacks

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Why did Akamai drop protection for Brian Krebs' website?

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The DDOS attack was draining all their resources

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How did the Mirai malware contribute to the scale of DDOS attacks?

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By infecting home devices and creating a large botnet

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Imagine you are responsible for a news website. Based on the information provided, what steps could you take to protect your site from a DDOS attack?

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Use a service like Project Shield to defend against DDOS attacks

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Imagine a scenario where a company faces a cyberattack. What is the purpose of an Incident Response Strategy in this context?

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To outline the steps for addressing and managing the aftermath of the security breach or cyberattack

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What is the main goal of the 'Detection and Analysis' phase in incident response?

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To identify the nature of the incident