Cybersecurity Strategy Quiz

What is the main argument for involving the private sector in a whole-of-nation cybersecurity strategy?

• The private sector has more resources and expertise than the government

• The government is not capable of handling cybersecurity on its own

• The private sector is more trustworthy than the government

• The government is not interested in cybersecurity

What is the main limitation of empowering private entities to act offensively on behalf of the government?

• Difficulty in attribution for cyberattacks

• Lack of expertise in the private sector

• Inability to access necessary technology

• Government's lack of trust in the private sector

What is the primary focus of defensive public-private cybersecurity partnerships?

• International relations stability

• Government regulation of private entities

• Offensive cyber operations

• Early preparation and information sharing

What is the significance of the 2017 cyberattack on Maersk in relation to public-private cybersecurity partnerships?

• The attack demonstrated the ineffectiveness of defensive measures

• Maersk's willingness to share information allowed for a coordinated response

• The attack led to a breakdown in trust between the private sector and the government

• The attack highlighted the need for government regulation of private entities

What is the main reason for the government's lack of understanding on how to effectively respond to cyber threats?

• Lack of expertise in the government

• Inadequate funding for cybersecurity

• Lack of interest in cybersecurity

• Complexity of cyberattacks

What is the primary objective of a whole-of-nation strategic framework for cybersecurity?

• Offensive cyber operations

• Isolation of the private sector from government involvement

• Government regulation of private entities

• True public-private partnership

What is the main challenge in increasing reporting requirements for cyber incidents?

• Resistance from industry due to potential revenue loss

• Lack of government interest in cyber incidents

• Inability to track cyber incidents

• Lack of awareness about cyber incidents

What is the significance of the social contract theory in the context of government response to cyber threats?

• It promotes anarchy as a solution to cyber threats

• It advocates for government regulation of private entities

• It emphasizes the need for private citizens to take matters into their own hands

• It highlights the government's responsibility for defending society against security threats

What is the main advantage of a whole-of-nation cybersecurity strategy over a whole-of-government approach?

• It focuses solely on offensive cyber operations

• It limits the involvement of private entities in cybersecurity

• It reduces the government's responsibility for cybersecurity

• It leverages the resources and expertise of the private sector

What is the primary reason for the proliferation of cyberattacks and the damage they cause?

• Complexity of cyberattacks

• Lack of government interest in cybersecurity

• Threat to personal information and undermining confidence in the government

• Inadequate funding for cybersecurity