IS Quiz

What is the primary goal of information security?

• Increase convenience

• Reduce costs

• Prevent data theft

• Enhance user experience

Which of the following is NOT a component of Information Technology/Information Systems?

• Marketing

• Data

• Software

• Hardware

What does the CIA triad in information security stand for?

• Control, Information, Availability

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Control, Integrity, Access

• Confidentiality, Information, Access

Which industry is the most affected by cyber security attack Globally?

• Education/Research

• Government/Military

• Healthcare

• Finance/Banking

What is a common characteristic of cybercriminals?

• They are motivated by ideology

• They often work alone

• They are usually government-sponsored

• They belong to organized gangs of attackers

What is a major Difficulties in defending against attacks?

• High costs of security measures

• Lack of skilled personnel

• Universally connected devices

• Limited access to technology

What do we call an attacker's black market site?

• Deep web

• Black web

• Surface web

• Dark web

What is the term for a flaw or weakness that allows a threat agent to bypass security?

• Threat

• Threat vector

• Vulnerability

• Risk

Which of the following is a type of insider threat?

• State-sponsored attackers

• Employees accessing sensitive data

• Script kiddies

• Cybercriminals

What is the common motivation of hactivists?

• Corporate espionage

• Personal revenge

• Financial gain

• Political agenda