Cybersecurity Awareness

What is a common characteristic of phishing emails?

• Contain suspicious links or attachments

• Have a professional appearance

• Include correct spelling and grammar

• Contain personal information

How can users detect malware on their devices?

• By ignoring all security warnings

• By using reputable antivirus software, regularly scanning their devices, being cautious of suspicious emails or links, keeping their operating system and software up to date, and avoiding downloading apps or files from untrustworthy sources.

• By sharing their passwords with strangers

• By clicking on every pop-up ad

Explain the concept of encryption and its importance in cybersecurity.

• Encryption is not necessary in cybersecurity

• Encryption is only useful for large corporations

• Encryption is essential in cybersecurity as it protects sensitive information from being accessed by unauthorized parties, maintains data integrity, and verifies the authenticity of the data.

• Encryption slows down data processing speed

Name a popular network security protocol used to secure data transmission.

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

• Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)

• Transport Layer Security (TLS)

• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

What is social engineering and how can individuals protect themselves from it?

• Use the same password for all accounts

• Click on all links in emails

• Be cautious of unsolicited requests, verify identities, avoid suspicious links, update passwords and security software.

• Share personal information freely

What is the purpose of a phishing attack?

• To improve network performance

• To enhance data encryption protocols

• To deceive individuals into providing sensitive information.

• To promote cybersecurity awareness

What are some common signs of a malware infection on a computer?

• Enhanced internet speed

• Decreased storage capacity

• Increased battery life

• Slow performance, frequent crashes, unusual pop-up messages, unexpected changes to settings, and unexplained data loss.

Describe the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption.

• The main difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption is the number of keys used and their distribution.

• Symmetric encryption uses different keys for encryption and decryption, while asymmetric encryption uses the same key for both.

• Symmetric encryption is more secure than asymmetric encryption.

• Symmetric encryption is only used for data at rest, while asymmetric encryption is used for data in motion.

Which protocol is commonly used to secure online transactions?

• HTTPS

• HTTP

• SMTP

• FTP

How can individuals identify and prevent social engineering attacks?

• Ignore all emails, click on all links, share personal information freely

• Be cautious of unsolicited requests, verify identities, avoid suspicious links, educate about tactics.