Cybersecurity Flashcard

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What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

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To protect data and systems from cyber threats

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Which of the following is considered a strong password? Options: password123, 123456, A1b2C3d4!, qwerty

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A1b2C3d4!

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Which type of malware is designed to replicate itself and spread to other systems?

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Worm

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What does the acronym 'DDoS' stand for?

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Distributed Denial of Service

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What is the practice of sending fraudulent emails that appear to come from legitimate sources?

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Phishing

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What is a firewall primarily used for?

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To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic

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Which of the following is a method of protecting data by transforming it into an unreadable format?

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Encryption

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What is 'social engineering' in the context of cybersecurity?

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Using deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information

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Which of the following is NOT a common cybersecurity threat? Phishing, Ransomware, Firewall, Malware

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Firewall

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Which of the following is a principle of the CIA Triad in cybersecurity?

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Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability