Cyber security Frameworks

Which organization developed the Essential Eight framework?

• NSA (National Security Agency)

• ACSC (Australian Cyber Security Centre)

• DHS (Department of Homeland Security)

What is the primary goal of the Essential Eight framework?

• Protecting sensitive personal information

• Ensuring compliance with international standards

• Enhancing network speed and performance

• Mitigating cybersecurity incidents and threats

Which OWASP project focuses on identifying and mitigating the most common web application security vulnerabilities?

• OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)

• OWASP Top Ten

• OWASP SAMM (Software Assurance Maturity Model)

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT one of the Essential Eight strategies?

• Patching applications

• Application whitelisting

• Multifactor authentication

• Data encryption

What does CIS stand for in the context of cybersecurity and how many primary categories (families) are there in the CIS Controls framework?

• Computer Information Security and 7 controls

• Center for Internet Security and 7 controls

• Computer Information Security and 18 controls

• Center for Internet Security and 18 controls

What does "User Application Hardening" in the Essential Eight framework involve?

• Strengthening security measures for user accounts

• Restricting user access to certain applications

• Enhancing the security posture of user-facing applications

• Hardening user interfaces for better accessibility

Which Essential Eight strategy focuses on minimizing the extent of software vulnerabilities?

• Patching applications

• Application whitelisting

• Configuring Microsoft Office macro settings

• User application hardening

What does the term "Application Software Security" refer to in the CIS Controls framework?

• Protecting web applications

• Securing network infrastructure that hosts the applications

• Ensuring the security of application software

• Ensuring the security of user information in the application software

What is the purpose of the "Configure Microsoft Office Macro Settings" strategy in the Essential Eight framework?

• Configuring user interface settings in Microsoft Office

• Preventing the execution of malicious macros

• Enabling all macros for user convenience

Which strategy in Essential Eight framework involves using detection mechanisms to identify and block malicious activity?

• Patching applications

• Configuring Microsoft Office macro settings

• Implementing application whitelisting

• Using behavioral analysis and anomaly detection