Cybersecurity Fundamentals

What is a common method used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into providing sensitive information such as passwords or credit card details?

• Phishing

• Spoofing

• Vishing

• Smishing

How do firewalls help protect computer networks?

• Firewalls are only effective against physical threats to the network.

• Firewalls help increase network speed by removing security restrictions.

• Firewalls help protect computer networks by filtering incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules.

• Firewalls are used to track user activity on the network.

What is the purpose of data encryption in cybersecurity?

• Data encryption is used to increase the risk of data breaches

• Data encryption is used to make data more accessible to unauthorized users

• Data encryption is used to slow down data processing

• Data encryption in cybersecurity is used to protect sensitive information by converting it into a code that can only be accessed with the correct decryption key.

Which protocol is commonly used to secure data transmission over the internet?

• HTTPS

• SMTP

• FTP

• HTTP

What is social engineering in the context of cybersecurity?

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

• Social engineering involves physical security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

• Social engineering is a term used to describe the process of updating security protocols.

• Social engineering is the manipulation of individuals to divulge confidential information or perform actions that compromise security.

What are some best practices individuals can follow to enhance their cybersecurity?

• Share passwords with friends and family

• Click on suspicious links in emails

• Never update software or operating systems

• Use strong, unique passwords; enable two-factor authentication; keep software updated; be cautious of phishing emails; use reputable antivirus program; regularly back up data.

What is the term for a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication?

• phishing

• vishing

• fishing

• smishing

Name one popular antivirus software used for protecting computers from malware.

• Kaspersky

• Norton

• McAfee

• Avast

What type of encryption key is used for both encryption and decryption in symmetric-key encryption?

• public key

• private key

• secret key

• asymmetric key

What is the purpose of implementing multi-factor authentication in cybersecurity?

• To reduce the complexity of the authentication process

• To increase the risk of data breaches by relying on a single form of verification

• To make it easier for unauthorized users to access sensitive information

• To add an extra layer of security by requiring multiple forms of verification before granting access.