Cyber - Intro

Which of the following is true about jobs in the field of cybersecurity?

• There are a lot of unfilled positions in cybersecurity right now, but in the next few years all of those positions will be filled.

• Right now there aren’t many unfilled cybersecurity positions, but there will be more in the next couple of years.

• There are many unfilled cybersecurity positions right now, and there will be even more unfilled positions in the next couple of years.

• There are too many qualified cybersecurity professionals. There are no unfilled positions now, and there won’t be any unfilled positions in the next few years.

Which of the following is NOT true about cybersecurity?

• Recent data breaches have released personal information of hundreds of millions of people.

• Cybersecurity is the protection of computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.

• As we rely more on computing devices to store and send data, we increase our vulnerability to cyber attacks.

• Cyber attacks can devastate large organizations, but individuals are largely unaffected.

Which of the following devices is NOT connected to the Internet of Things?

• An AM/FM radio without any bluetooth or Internet connection capabilities

• A wearable device that measures your physical activity and allows you to track your activity through a mobile app

• A smart thermostat that allows you to remotely control your home’s temperature through a mobile app

• A digital baby monitor that allows you to stream video and audio of your nursery from the Internet

Which of the following is true about the Internet of Things?

I. The Internet of Things is the network of devices with the ability to connect and exchange data.

II. The Internet of Things increases our vulnerability to cyber attacks.

III. The Internet of Things is purely positive–there are no negative consequences to increased connectivity

• I only

• I and II

• I and III

• None of the above

Which of the following most accurately describes the Internet of Things?

• Malicious hackers intent on stealing confidential information like credit card numbers or email addresses.

• All of the websites that a person can currently access online.

• Internet service providers who make it possible to go online.

• The network of devices with the ability to connect and exchange data.

True or False: The Internet of Things decreases our vulnerability to cyber attacks.

• True

• False

Select ALL correct answers: Which of the following statements are true?

• There has been a decrease in the number of cyber attacks in the past decade.

• Cybersecurity is the protection of computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.

• Cyber attacks in the past few years have impacted individuals, governments, and organizations.

Why should you update your anti-virus software regularly?

• Why should you update your anti-virus software regularly?

• To help out the software companies.

• To gain access to new websites.

• To protect your computer against new viruses.