Introduction to Cybersecurity

What can happen if data is left unprotected?

• Data becomes more secure
• Data is automatically backed up
• Sensitive information can be compromised.
• No impact on data

What are the potential consequences of financial data being unprotected?

• Increased security measures
• Enhanced data accuracy
• Improved financial performance
• Potential consequences of financial data being unprotected include unauthorized access, identity theft, financial fraud, loss of sensitive information, legal consequences, and damage to reputation.

How can data breaches affect the reputation of organizations?

• Data breaches have no impact on the reputation of organizations.
• Data breaches can expose sensitive information, leading to loss of trust, negative publicity, financial repercussions, and legal consequences.
• Data breaches can improve customer loyalty and trust.
• Data breaches lead to increased sales and revenue.

How can cyber attacks and data breaches impact business operations?

• They can improve customer satisfaction
• They can lead to increased productivity
• They can enhance brand recognition
• They can cause financial losses, reputational damage, legal consequences, disruption of services, loss of customer trust, and potential intellectual property theft.

What is phishing and how can individuals recognize phishing attempts?

• Phishing is a type of fishing activity in the ocean.
• Individuals can recognize phishing attempts by sharing personal information freely.
• Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers impersonate legitimate entities to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information. Individuals can recognize phishing attempts by checking for suspicious email addresses, URLs, grammar errors, and requests for personal information.
• Phishing is a type of software used to protect against cyber attacks.

What are some tips for creating strong passwords?

• Use the same password for all accounts
• Include personal information like your name or address in the password
• Create passwords with a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using easily guessable information like birthdays or common words. Make the password at least 12 characters long.
• Keep passwords short and simple

How can individuals browse the internet safely?

• Follow best practices for online security such as using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, keeping software up to date, avoiding suspicious links, using a VPN, and being cautious with personal information.
• Clicking on every link received in emails
• Sharing personal information on all websites visited
• Using the same password for all online accounts

What are the common signs of a phishing email?

• Phishing emails always come from a known contact

• Phishing emails contain only text with no links or attachments

• Common signs of a phishing email include urgent language, generic greetings, suspicious links, and requests for personal information

• Phishing emails are always marked as spam

How can individuals protect their personal information online?

• By sharing personal information on social media platforms

• By using public Wi-Fi networks for sensitive transactions

• By enabling privacy settings on social media accounts, being cautious with sharing personal information, and using secure passwords

• By clicking on all pop-up ads and links received through emails

What are the potential consequences of falling victim to a phishing attack?

• Improved online security measures

• Enhanced personal relationships

• Loss of sensitive information, financial fraud, identity theft, and compromised online accounts

• Increased productivity at work