Cybersecurity Challenge: Test Your Skills

Which of the following best describes a firewall in network security?

• A device that stores backup data

• A system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules

• A tool for encrypting files

• A type of malware

Which protocol is commonly used to securely transfer files over a network?

• FTP

• SFTP

• HTTP

• SMTP

Which of the following is an example of a phishing attack?

• Sending a fake email that appears to be from a trusted source to steal login credentials

• Infecting a computer with ransomware

• Exploiting a SQL injection vulnerability

• Performing a brute-force attack

What is the primary purpose of an incident response plan?

• To prevent all cyber attacks

• To outline steps to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents

• To train employees on using new software

• To monitor network traffic

Which of the following is a symmetric encryption algorithm?

• RSA

• AES

• ECC

• DSA

Which HTTP method is most likely to be used when submitting a form on a website?

• GET

• POST

• PUT

• DELETE

Which of the following is a common sign of a social engineering attack?

• Receiving an unexpected request for sensitive information from a colleague

• A sudden increase in network bandwidth usage

• A system crash due to hardware failure

• A scheduled software update notification

If you receive a suspicious email with a link, what should you do first?

• Click the link to see what happens

• Report the email to the IT/security team

• Forward the email to all colleagues

• Delete the email without informing anyone

A company wants to make sure only authorized users can access its internal network from outside the office. What should they use?

• Install antivirus software on all computers

• Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN)

• Block all incoming emails

• Increase the number of open ports on the firewall

If a web application is vulnerable to attacks where users can enter code into a form, what should the developer do to fix it?

• Disabling cookies

• Check and clean up user input before using it

• Using HTTP instead of HTTPS

• Increasing server RAM