Software and Systems Security - CYB 401 Mid Session Quiz

What are the types of Cyber Threats?

What are some ways to protect yourself online?

Which of the following is NOT a common type of log used in security analysis?

• System Logs

• Application Logs

• Weather Logs

• Security Logs

What does the acronym "Syslog" stand for?

• System Login

• System Logic

• System Logging Protocol

• Synchronized Log Generator

When reviewing logs, which of the following is a key indicator of a potential security incident?

• Normal user login during business hours

• Multiple failed login attempts in a short period

• Scheduled system reboots

• Regular software updates

Which log type is most useful for identifying unauthorized access attempts?

• DNS Logs

• Authentication Logs

• Print Service Logs

• Backup Logs

What is log normalization in the context of security analysis?

• Deleting irrelevant log data

• Encrypting logs for security

• Converting logs into a standard format

• Compressing logs to save space

What does SIEM stand for?

• Security Internet Event Monitor

• System Integrity Event Management

• Security Information and Event Management

• Secure Infrastructure Event Mechanism

Which of the following is a primary function of a SIEM system?

• Hosting websites

• Analyzing and correlating security events

• Encrypting all network traffic

• Performing full data backups

In SIEM architecture, what is the purpose of event correlation?

• To store logs securely

• To identify patterns that may indicate threats

• To delete old logs automatically

• To generate system performance reports