Cyber threats

What is cyber security?

• The use of techniques or skills to protect data networks and systems from attack

• The use of technology to send messages and communicate with others

• The study of computer programming and software development

• The process of designing and creating eye-catching images

Why is there a shortage of cyber security experts?

• There are too many hackers and not enough experts to fight them

• The internet is constantly changing and it's hard to keep up with new threats

• Cyber security is not a popular career choice

• Companies are not willing to invest in cyber security

What is the role of a social engineering trainer in cyber security?

• Designing posters and creating eye-catching images to teach people about security

• Monitoring computer networks and detecting hackers

• Teaching people how to spot scams and phishing attempts

• Testing targeted systems to see if they can be hacked

What is the role of a network security admin in cyber security?

• Designing posters and creating eye-catching images to teach people about security

• Monitoring computer networks and detecting hackers

• Teaching people how to spot scams and phishing attempts

• Testing targeted systems to see if they can be hacked

Sending emails in an attempt to gain money or information from people due to a made up reason

• Blagging

• Phishing

• Social Engineering

• Virus

You get a phone call from someone pretending to be from microsoft, they ask for your log in details and password

• Phishing

• Blagging

• Brute Force

• Hacking

What always needs to be turned in to ensure your computer is safe?

• Firewall
• The Winter Wall
• Lightningwall
• Waterwall