Cyber Security Awareness

What is phishing?

• Phishing is a type of gardening technique

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers impersonate organizations to trick individuals into providing sensitive information.

• Phishing is a type of fishing done in the ocean

• Phishing is a type of bird species

How can you identify a phishing email?

• By telling your password

• By clicking on all links and attachments in the email

• By checking for misspelled or suspicious sender email addresses, looking for generic greetings instead of personalized ones, and being cautious of urgent requests for personal information or financial details.

• By responding to the email with personal information

What are the common types of malware?

• Covid-19, Dengue

• Malaria, Viral Fever

• 3D Shareware

• Worms, Trojans

Name a way to protect your computer from malware.

• Download software from untrustworthy websites

• Click on every pop-up ad you see

• Never update your operating system or software

• Install and regularly update antivirus software

What is data encryption and why is it important?

• Data encryption is important because it makes data more vulnerable to cyber attacks

• Data encryption is not important because it slows down data processing and access

• Data encryption is not important because it does not provide any additional security measures

• Data encryption is important because it helps protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, ensuring data security and privacy.

Explain the concept of network security.

• Network security is only necessary for large organizations and not for small businesses

• Network security involves implementing various measures to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and resources within a network.

• Network security is not important in today's digital world

• Network security only involves protecting data but not resources

What are the best practices for creating strong passwords?

• Only use lowercase letters and numbers in the password

• Use the same password for multiple accounts

• Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using easily guessable information like birthdays or common words.

• _{Do not} use the word 'password' as the actual password

What is social engineering and how can it be prevented?

• Social engineering is a form of physical security used to prevent unauthorized access

• Social engineering is a type of software used to protect against cyber attacks

• Social engineering can be prevented by installing antivirus software

• Social engineering is a method used by attackers to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security.

Why is cyber security important in today's digital world?

• To allow for more efficient sharing of sensitive data

• To protect sensitive data, prevent cyber attacks, and ensure privacy and safety.

• To increase the risk of identity theft and fraud

• To make it easier for hackers to access personal information

Explain the concept of two-factor authentication.

• Two-factor authentication is a process that only requires one form of identification

• Two-factor authentication is a process that is only used for accessing physical locations

• Two-factor authentication is a process that is not related to security

• Two-factor authentication is a security process that requires two different forms of identification in order to access an account.