Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools and Cyberattacks

Which of the following legislative acts or agencies effectively ended the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of phone metadata?

• USA Freedom Act

• National Cyber Security Division(NCSD)

• USA Patriot Act

• Department of Homeland Security(DHS)

How are organizations safeguarding their resources with the virtual shift following the COVID-19 pandemic? Select all that apply.

• Creating bring-your-own-device(BYOD) policies

• Intensifying cybersecurity awareness training for employees

• Encoutaging employees to use public Wi-Fi networks for work

• Providing employees with antivirus licenses for their personal computers

State True or False
National Security Decision Directives (NSDD 145) was America’s first national policy on telecommunication and automated information systems security.

• True

• False

The history of cybersecurity dates back several decades. When did the first computer worm, Creeper, emerge?

• 2000

• 1971

• 2010

• 1987

Which concept encourages software and system developers to integrate security features at the start of the development cycle?

• Advanced encryption

• National cybersecurity

• Global surveillance

• Security by design

Which of the following illustrates the application of critical thinking in cybersecurity?

• Performing routine backups

• Conducting vulnerability scans

• Installing antivirus software

• Performing root cause analysis

According to the critical thinking model, what skills do you require to effectively perform particular tasks or functions within cybersecurity?

• Administrative skills

• Intellectual abilities

• Technical skills

• Interpersonal skills

If you are a Human Resource Manager conducting interviews for a cybersecurity analyst position, what specific competencies will you look for in candidates to assess their interpersonal skills?

• Clear communication

• Logical reasoning

• Knowledge of a renge of IT protocols

• Focused attention

Imagine you are a data analyst researching customer behavior for a marketing campaign. When evaluating data, what should you do if the data does not support the hypothesis?

• Disregard the data and proceed with the original hipothesis

• Confirm the hypothesis

• Ignore the data

• Revisit assumptions and consider alternate explanations

How does critical thinking empower cybersecurity professionals? Select all that apply.

• Recognize programming languages

• Make logical decisions

• Solve problems effectively

• Memorize cybersecurity laws