Cybersecurity Essentials Flashcard

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What is a strong password?

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A password that is at least 12 characters long and includes a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters.

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What is phishing and how can it be identified?

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Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers impersonate legitimate organizations to trick individuals into providing sensitive information. It can be identified by checking for suspicious email addresses, links, and requests for personal information.

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What is the role of encryption in network security?

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Encryption protects data from unauthorized access and ensures privacy and confidentiality.

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What are some best practices for preventing malware infections?

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Regularly update software and operating systems, use strong passwords, be cautious of email attachments and links, use antivirus software, and regularly back up data.

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What is social engineering and how can it be used to gain unauthorized access?

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Social engineering is a technique used to manipulate people into giving up confidential information or access. It can be used through tactics such as phishing, pretexting, or baiting.

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What are some common social engineering tactics used by cybercriminals?

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Phishing, pretexting, baiting, tailgating, and quid pro quo

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What is encryption?

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converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

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Which of the following is true about public Wi-Fi networks? They are always secure, They should be used to conduct financial transactions, They may be less secure, so sensitive activities should be avoided, They are safer than your home network

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They may be less secure, so sensitive activities should be avoided

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What is the purpose of data encryption?

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To make data unreadable to unauthorized users

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Which of the following best describes the term 'encryption'? Options: The process of adding more data to the existing data, The process of converting plaintext into ciphertext, The process of removing unwanted data, The process of transferring data from one network to another

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The process of converting plaintext into ciphertext