What is a protocol?

• A type of computer virus
• A type of musical instrument
• A type of food seasoning
• A protocol is a set of rules and guidelines for communicating data.

What is a VPN?

• A Very Private Network
• A Visual Private Network
• A Virtual Private Network
• An Actual Private Network

What do VPNs do?

• Securely access a private network and share data remotely through public networks
• Block access to private networks
• Encrypt all data on a device
• Allow unlimited access to public Wi-Fi networks

What is a proxy server?

• A server that acts as an intermediary for requests
• A type of computer virus
• A type of email server
• A type of search engine

What is a packet filtering firewall?

• A type of firewall that only allows HTTP traffic
• A type of firewall that inspects and filters data packets
• A type of firewall that encrypts all data packets
• A type of firewall that blocks all incoming traffic

What is an application-level aware firewall?

• A firewall that focuses on protecting physical buildings rather than digital applications
• A firewall that can understand and control specific applications and protocols
• A firewall that blocks all applications except for web browsers
• A firewall that only allows access to social media applications

What does IDS stand for?

• Internet Data System
• Intrusion Detection System
• Integrated Database System
• Internal Data Security

What does an intrusion detection system do?

• Sends spam emails to users
• Plays music when there is a security breach
• Automatically shuts down the entire network
• Monitors network or system activities for malicious activities or policy violations

What is pattern based recognition in cybersecurity?

• Counting the number of vowels in a sentence to detect potential cyber attacks
• Analyzing the color patterns of websites to identify security risks
• Using random numbers to predict security threats
• Identification of recurring patterns or signatures in data to detect and prevent security threats

What is behavioral recognition in cybersecurity?

• Upgrading computer hardware
• methods of detection that requires know what is normal behavior

• Changing network settings
• Installing antivirus software