CSF 6.1 - What is Cybersecurity?

What was the initial purpose of ARPANET?

• To create a global network for everyone to use

• To link computers at research institutions over telephone lines

• To protect data from cyber attacks

• To develop a new form of digital currency

Answer explanation

The initial purpose of ARPANET was to link computers at research institutions over telephone lines.

What does the CIA triad stand for?

• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

• Computing, Information, and Access

• Cryptography, Internet, and ARPANET

• Cybersecurity, Intelligence, and Authentication

Answer explanation

The CIA triad stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, making it the correct choice.

What is phishing?

• A type of malware

• A social engineering attack to steal personal information via email

• A method to create secure data on a computer system

• A programming code that harms computers

Answer explanation

Phishing is a social engineering attack to steal personal information via email.

What is spear phishing?

• A general term for any kind of phishing attack

• A phishing attack that targets a specific company or organization

• A very targeted and tailored approach to phishing

• A phishing attack that uses phone calls instead of emails

Answer explanation

Spear phishing is a very targeted and tailored approach to phishing, focusing on specific individuals or organizations to increase the likelihood of success.

What is a vulnerability in the context of cybersecurity?

• A strong password that protects user accounts

• A flaw or mistake that happens during the process of coding devices

• A type of phishing attack

• A method to encrypt data

Answer explanation

A vulnerability in cybersecurity refers to a flaw or mistake that occurs during the coding process of devices, making them susceptible to exploitation by attackers.

What is an exploit?

• A secure method to protect data on a computer system

• A phishing technique

• An attack that takes advantage of vulnerabilities to cause unintended actions or to gain access to secure data on a computer system

• A type of digital currency

Answer explanation

An exploit is an attack that takes advantage of vulnerabilities to cause unintended actions or to gain access to secure data on a computer system.

What is cryptocurrency?

• A new operating system for mobile devices

• A type of malware

• A programming language for creating secure applications

• A decentralized, digital or virtual form of currency that uses peer-to-peer technologies to take instant payment when buying or selling products or services

Answer explanation

Cryptocurrency is a decentralized, digital or virtual form of currency that uses peer-to-peer technologies for instant payments when buying or selling products or services.

What does cybersecurity involve according to the text?

• The protection of physical buildings and assets

• The protection of computers, networks, programs, and data from unauthorized or unintentional access, manipulation, or destruction

• The linking of computers at research institutions over telephone lines

• The study of criminal enterprises

Answer explanation

Cybersecurity involves the protection of computers, networks, programs, and data from unauthorized or unintentional access, manipulation, or destruction.

What was the initial purpose of ARPANET?

• To protect against digital attacks

• To link computers at research institutions over telephone lines

• To create the first digital camera

• To establish the first set of cybersecurity protocols

Answer explanation

The initial purpose of ARPANET was to link computers at research institutions over telephone lines, not to protect against digital attacks, create the first digital camera, or establish the first set of cybersecurity protocols.

What is cybersecurity compared to in the text?

• Military defense strategies

• Physical security measures like those found in homes or businesses

• Educational programs

• Internet browsing habits

Answer explanation

Cybersecurity is compared to physical security measures like those found in homes or businesses because both aim to protect against potential threats and vulnerabilities.