Cyber Security Quiz: Protect and Analyse

Which of the following is a primary function of a firewall in network security?

• Encrypting data at rest

• Filtering incoming and outgoing network traffic

• Detecting malware signatures

• Managing user passwords

What does the acronym 'VPN' stand for in the context of network security?

• Virtual Private Network

• Verified Protected Node

• Variable Protocol Network

• Virtual Public Network

Which of the following best describes a 'phishing' attack?

• An attempt to guess passwords using brute force

• Sending fraudulent emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information

• Infecting a system with ransomware

• Intercepting data packets on a network

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

• FTP

• HTTP

• SFTP

• SMTP

What is the main purpose of malware analysis?

• To design new types of malware

• To understand how malware operates and how to defend against it

• To increase network speed

• To create stronger passwords

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Worm

• Trojan

• Firewall

• Ransomware

A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack primarily targets which aspect of a network?

• Confidentiality

• Availability

• Integrity

• Authentication

Which tool is commonly used for static malware analysis?

• Wireshark

• IDA Pro

• Nessus

• Nmap

What is the main difference between a virus and a worm?

• A virus requires user action to spread, while a worm can spread automatically

• A worm requires user action to spread, while a virus can spread automatically

• Both require user action to spread

• Both can spread automatically

Which of the following is an example of a network security best practice?

• Using the same password for all accounts

• Regularly updating software and firmware

• Disabling firewalls to improve speed

• Sharing login credentials with colleagues