L3 - Cyber Security

Is 'L3tM31N' a strong password?

• Yes

• No

Lily is creating a new account and chooses the password 'Qw3rt9u10)'. Is this a strong password?

• Yes

• No

Define the term 'Hacking'.

• Hacking is the act of gaining unauthorized access to data in a system or computer.

• Hacking is the process of creating new software for computers.

• Hacking is the legal method of protecting computer systems from viruses.

• Hacking is the act of regularly updating your computer's operating system.

What is a 'DDoS attack'?

• A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack is an attempt to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources.

• A DDoS attack is a method of encrypting data for secure communication.

• A DDoS attack is a type of firewall used to protect networks from malware.

• A DDoS attack is a process of backing up data to prevent loss.

What is the 'Computer Misuse Act'?

• The Computer Misuse Act is a law in the UK designed to protect computer users against attacks and theft of information.

• The Computer Misuse Act is a UK law that regulates online shopping.

• The Computer Misuse Act is a law about copyright protection for music and movies in the UK.

• The Computer Misuse Act is a UK law that governs the use of social media platforms.

A DDoS attack can impact users of online services by:

• making the services slow or unavailable

• improving the speed of the services

• protecting users from malware

• increasing the security of the services

Strategies to reduce the chance of a brute force attack being successful include:

• Using strong, complex passwords

• Sharing passwords with others

• Disabling account lockout policies

• Using the same password for all accounts

Hacking into a friend’s account makes you a hacker. Do you agree?

• Yes, because unauthorized access is hacking.

• No, because it’s just a friend’s account.

• Only if you steal information.

• Only if you get caught.

Given enough time and attempts, a brute force attack will always get into a system.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a sensible password rule a company can apply to make their systems safer?

• Require passwords to be at least 12 characters long and include a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

• Allow passwords to be the same as the username.

• Permit passwords with only lowercase letters and no numbers or symbols.

• Encourage employees to share passwords for convenience.