Data Security Quiz

What is the primary concern when it comes to data security in SMEs?

• Protecting against natural disasters

• Protecting against cyber attacks

• Protecting against employee theft

What are some reasons SMEs don't take cybersecurity seriously.

• ignorace

• fear of high investments

• lack of expertise regarding cybersecurity

• underestimation of the value of data

• because the goverment is responsible for data security

How do can emplooyes increase password safety?

• use the same passwords for all accounts

• use different passwords for different work accounts

• use your name and your birthday as a password

• change passwords regularly

Select safe passwords.

• 1asdasdasdasd

• 1qayxsw23edcvfr4

• Qwerty123

• bE=SAw.93662u:!k

• +XC&LV

Answer explanation

All the passwords that were mrked as correct have been checked with a database that contains 800 Million hacked passwords.

Find the scam(s) ?

• Nigerian prince: "Send me 1000$ and I send you 10,000$ back, my love".

• UBS: "Your parcel could not be delivered, open this link to get more information"

• Press this button to claim your 500$ Amazon Gift Card

• Collegue you know: "Here are the documents you have requested."

How can cybersecurity be improved?

• 2 - Factor Authentication

• firewall

• hiring cybersecurity staff or a security consultant

• spam filter

• deinstalling windows defender

What are some ways for SMEs to protect against data breaches?

• Regularly updating security software

• Training employees on security protocols

• Implementing a data backup plan

• hope for the best

What are some common security threats faced by SMEs?

• Phishing scams

• Ransomware

• Man in the middle attacks

• Quantum computers decrypting their data

What can be possible consequences of a successful cybersecurity attack?

• damage in reputation

• need to pay ransom for encrypted data

• breach of the GDPR (= General Data Protection Rule)

• Increased trust from business partners

What are the penalties for non-compliance with data privacy regulations like GDPR?

• Fines

• increased customer satisfaction

• Loss of business due to bankruptcy