Understanding Cybersecurity Fundamentals

What is the main purpose of authentication in cybersecurity?

• To make computers run faster

• To confirm that a person is who they claim to be

• To create complex passwords

• To design new software

Which of the following options is the most common type of authentication?

• Fingerprint

• Password

• Keycard

• Eye scan

What is multi-level authentication?

• Using a single password for all accounts

• Using more than one method of authentication

• Using only biometrics for authentication

• Using a keycard only

Which of the following is an example of something you can carry in real-life to use for authentication?

• Password

• Keycard

• Fingerprint

• Eye scan

What role does an Incident Response Lead play in a cybersecurity team?

• Monitors the network for incidents

• Organises the efforts of the team

• Deploys security changes to the network

• Informs the public about security incidents

Which member of the Incident Response Team is responsible for analysing system logs?

• Analyst

• Forensic Analyst

• Engineer

• Communications Specialist

Why is multi-factor authentication important?

• It makes logging in faster

• It makes your account more secure by adding multiple forms of verification

• It is easier to remember

• It is cheaper for businesses and organisations to use

What is the role of a Communications Specialist in an Incident Response Team?

• Monitors the network for incidents

• Deploys security changes to the network

• Tells the team and the public about security incidents

• Ensures compliance with laws and regulations

Which of the following is NOT a type of authentication?

• Biometrics

• Passwords

• Keycards

• Software updates

What happens when a cybersecurity incident is detected by an Incident Response Team?

• They ignore it

• They work together to understand, fix, and communicate the incident

• They immediately shut down all systems

• They delete all data