IT Security Risk Quiz

What is IT Security Risk?

• Risk of unauthorized access to IT systems and data

• Risk of system updates

• Risk of hardware failure

• Risk of high system costs

Which of the following is an example of IT Security Risk?

• System downtime due to maintenance

• Unauthorized use of a system

• Implementation of new software

• Regular system backups

What can naturally occurring risks impact in IT security?

• Only internal systems

• Both internal and external sources

• Only external systems

• None of the above

What is a threat in IT security?

• An attack that has already happened

• An event exploiting a vulnerability

• A scheduled system maintenance

• A network performance test

Which of the following is a type of threat?

• Theft

• Backups

• Firewalls

• Encryption

Cyberattacks typically aim to:

• Improve network performance

• Alter, steal, destroy, or expose information

• Develop new software systems

• Enhance data privacy

What is a passive attack?

• Directly harming a system

• Observing system activity without affecting it

• Introducing malware into a system

• Deleting system files

Active attacks are characterized by:

• Monitoring system behavior

• Directly affecting system operations

• Conducting vulnerability scans

• Using firewall protections

Data privacy regulations are designed to:

• Restrict data sharing between companies

• Protect individual rights regarding personal information

• Prevent companies from collecting any data

• Simplify system maintenance

Non-compliance with data privacy regulations can result in:

• Increased employee satisfaction

• Fines and reputational damage

• Improved consumer trust

• Higher system speeds