Creating a Secure System (5.1 - 5.3)

What is the primary goal of information security?

• Confidentiality

•  Availability

• Integrity

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

• "password123"

•  "123456"

• "letmein"

•  "P@BwOrd1"

What does the acronym "VPN" stand for in the context of computer security?

• Virtual Personal Network

• Very Private Network

• Virtual Private Network

• Validated Personal Network

Which type of malware is designed to self-replicate and spread across networks?

• Trojan Horse

• Spyware

• Worm

• Ransomware

What is the process of converting data into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access called?

• Decryption

• Encryption

•  Authentication

• Firewall

Which security principle involves limiting access to only those who need it to perform their job functions?

• Least Privilege

• Defense in Depth

• Social Engineering

• Phishing

What type of attack involves an attacker intercepting and altering communication between two parties without their knowledge?

• Phishing

• Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)

• DDoS

• SQL Injection

Which authentication factor is something a user knows?

• Something you are

• Something you have

• Something you know

• Something you do

What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?

• To encrypt data transmissions

• To detect and block unauthorized access

• To secure physical access points

• To authenticate users

Which cybersecurity framework in the United States is widely used for risk management and security compliance?

• GDPR

• ISO 27001

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework

• PCI DSS