Sify Security Quiz

Standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers. Often, it uses a computer network to spread itself, relying on security failures on the target computer to access it.

• Malicious Code

• Computer Worm

• Anti Virus Software

• Computer Virus

type of malicious software program (malware) that, when executed, replicates by reproducing itself (copying its own source code) or infecting other computer programs by modifying them.

• Computer Virus

• Computer Worm

• MyDoom

• Malicious Code

How does malware get onto your computer?

• Email attachments or links
• By visiting dodgy websites
• On USB sticks
• All of the above

Which are ways that an operating system can increase system security?

• Offering the use of password protection

• Different levels of user access

• Keeping software updated

• Disk Defragmentation

• The use of virtual memory

What are benefits of a firewall?

• Blocks access to a network from unauthorised sources

• Helps to prevent CPU overheating

• Helps to protect confidential information on your computer

• Avoids all viruses entering a system

• Can give you reports on any threats to the system

Which of the following best describes a Trojan Horse

• Malicious software that misleads users of its intent, which is to allow unauthorised access to your system

• Malicious software that replicates itself and spreads through your network to steal data

• Malicious software that it usually attached to an email and sends itself around a network to allow unauthorised access to your system

• Malicious software that sets your computer on fire

Which one of the following is a strong password?

• Sian1234

• Rover!

• Da1syTh3C0w!

• 4576nine

When creating a password you should...

• Make your password easy to guess

• Change your password at least every six months

• Use the same password for multiple accounts

• Include letters, numbers, and symbols

The end result of Phase 1 of ISAKMP is an interim secure channel over which Phase II of ISAKMP is performed. What does Phase II do? 

• Negotiate ISAKMP SAs
• Negotiate IPSEC SAs
• Perform peer authentication
• Perform initial Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange

Which of the following approaches may be used to do peer authentication during Phase 1 of ISAKMP? 

• Pre-Shared Keys
• Digital Certificates
• Peer authentication is not performed during Phase 1 of ISAKMP
• Digital Cert + PSK