CK Cyber 2 - LO1.1.A

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• To increase the speed of computer systems

• To prevent, detect, and respond to adversarial attacks and natural disasters

• To reduce the cost of computer systems

• To enhance the aesthetic design of computer systems

How do individuals typically use computer systems and networks in their daily lives?

• To manage employment, personal finance, commerce, and social activities

• To exclusively play video games

• To only watch movies and TV shows

• To avoid all forms of communication

What is one of the main uses of computer systems and networks by organizations?

• To enhance productivity and store proprietary or sensitive information

• To solely entertain employees

• To eliminate the need for human resources

• To create unnecessary complexity

In what ways do governments utilize computer systems and networks?

• To provide public services such as public safety, education, healthcare, and transportation

• To monitor every citizen's personal life

• To replace all physical infrastructure

• To solely focus on military operations

What does critical infrastructure refer to in the context of cybersecurity?

• The computer systems and assets that enable a nation to function

• The decorative elements of a computer system

• The entertainment software on a computer

• The personal data of individuals

Which of the following is NOT a component of cybersecurity?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Aesthetics

Why is cybersecurity important for individuals?

• It helps them avoid using technology altogether

• It ensures their personal data and activities remain secure

• It allows them to bypass security protocols

• It makes their devices run slower

What is a potential consequence for organizations that neglect cybersecurity?

• Increased employee satisfaction

• Loss of sensitive information and decreased productivity

• Enhanced public image

• Improved financial performance

How does cybersecurity impact governments?

• It allows them to ignore public safety concerns

• It helps them protect public services and sensitive information

• It reduces the need for public services

• It increases the complexity of governance

What role does cybersecurity play in protecting critical infrastructure?

• It ensures the infrastructure is aesthetically pleasing

• It safeguards the systems and assets essential for national functioning

• It makes the infrastructure obsolete

• It focuses solely on physical security