Network Security - lots of Qs

Which of the following is a broad category of malicious software?

• Phishing

• Pretexting

• Malware

• DoS attack

Viruses, worms, and Trojans are examples of which threat category?

• Social Engineering

• DoS attacks

• Malware

• Insider Threats

What type of threat involves manipulating individuals to gain access to systems or information?

• DoS attack

• Insider Threat

• Social Engineering

• Malware

Which of the following is mentioned as a tactic within social engineering?

• Worms

• Phishing

• Viruses

• Trojans

Pretexting is an example of what kind of threat?

• DoS attack

• Malware

• Insider Threat

• Social Engineering

What type of threat originates from within an organisation?

• DoS attack

• Malware

• Insider Threat

• Social Engineering

What is the primary aim of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

• To steal data

• To install malware

• To gain unauthorized access

• To disrupt normal functioning

Which document explicitly provides the categorization of Malware, Social Engineering, Insider Threats, and DoS attacks?

• HL3.2 - Threat prevention.pdf

• HL3.1 - Common system threats.pdf

• Neither source

• Both sources

Which of the following focuses on measures to guard against threats?

• HL3.1 - Common system threats.pdf

• HL3.2 - Threat prevention.pdf

• Neither source

• Both sources

While HL3.2 focuses on prevention, against which threat categories does it imply the need for protection?

• Insider Threats and DoS attacks

• Malware and Social Engineering

• Only Malware

• Only Social Engineering