Unit 3 Review - Cyber Security

Vulnerabilities can be found in technology products including operating systems, software applications and hardware devices.

• True
• False

Anyone can access the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)?

• True
• False

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures are given a severity score of 1- 100

• True
• False

Should you install updates?

• Yes, as soon as it is possible
• Sometimes, it depends
• No, avoid it if at all possible

Updates are the least important thing you can do to secure a system.

• True
• False

You can help to secure your system by removing unneeded or unnecessary services.

• True
• False

A ___________ is a tweak to the OS code that will fix an issue in how it runs or compatibility with devices and applications.

• Patch
• Hotfix
• Service Pack
• Service Update

Which of the following is the MOST effective way for an administrator to determine what security holes reside on a network?

• Perform a vulnerability scan
• Run a port scan
• Install and monitor an IDS
• Run a sniffer

Before deciding on hardening procedures for your organization, it is a good idea to use _____________________ as a reference for best practices.

• Benchmarks
• Whitelits
• Polices
• Mitigations

You are visiting a website and accidentally click on a link to accept free software. Which tool will keep the software from installing on your PC?

• UAC
• Windows Defender
• AppLocker
• Avast Antivirus