Information Security Basics

What does 'integrity of data' mean?

• "Accuracy and completeness of the data"

• "Data should be viewable at all times"

• "Data should be access by only the right people"

• "None of the above"

A group of computers that is networked together and used by hackers to steal info. is called..

• Botnet

• Rootkit

• DDoS

• Operating System

Which of the following four passwords is the most secure?

• Boat123

• WTh!5Z

• into*48

• 123456

What kind of cyber security risks can be minimised by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

• Use of insecure Wi-Fi networks

• Key-Logging

• De-anonymization by network operators

• Phishing attacks

You receive a suspicious email that contains a link to a website. what should you do?

• Inform IT about the email and do not open it

• "Click on the link and open it to see where it goes"

• "Go to the internet explorer and type the link"

• "Forward it to a colleague and have them open it first"

An email that attempts to trick a reader into installing software that may contain a virus is:

• Phishing Scam

• Lobster trap

• Fishing Scam

• Phone Scam

Which is an example of PII? (Personally Identifiable Information)

• Credit Card Number

• Name

• Home Address

• All of the above

What is the best definition of Spear Phishing?

• "A Phishing email aimed directly at you"

• "A malicious virus that can encrypt or lock your computer"

• "A method hackers can use to guess your password"

• "A random Phishing email sent to a massive group"

What is a step that you can take to minimise the chance and impact of a ransomware attack?

• "All of these answers"

• "Keep your computer software up to date"

• "Ensure that anti-virus tools are running and up to date"

• "Ensure that you are backing up your critical files"

Who you are allowed to give your password to?

• "Anybody you trust"

• "Only supervisors and authorised IT staff if requested"

• "Only IT staff"

• "Nobody"