Understanding Cyber Security Concepts

In a world where digital threats are on the rise, a company named TechGuard is dedicated to ensuring the safety of its clients' information. What is the definition of Cyber Security?

• Cyber security is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.

• Cyber security is the study of physical security measures.

• Cyber security refers to the protection of physical assets only.

• Cyber security is the process of managing human resources in IT.

Emma is a cybersecurity analyst tasked with ensuring the security of her company's sensitive data. She explains to her team the importance of the CIA triad in Cyber Security.

• The CIA triad consists of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Authentication

• Integrity, Availability, and Encryption

• Confidentiality, Availability, and Non-repudiation

Avery is a cybersecurity expert who is explaining the difference between offensive and defensive cyber security to her team. She mentions that defensive cyber security is only about creating firewalls, while offensive cyber security focuses solely on data encryption. However, she clarifies that offensive cyber security is proactive and seeks to identify vulnerabilities, while defensive cyber security is reactive and aims to protect against and respond to attacks. Some team members believe that offensive cyber security is only about responding to attacks.

• Defensive cyber security is only about creating firewalls.

• Offensive cyber security focuses solely on data encryption.

• Offensive cyber security is proactive and seeks to identify vulnerabilities, while defensive cyber security is reactive and aims to protect against and respond to attacks.

• Offensive cyber security is only about responding to attacks.

In a bustling tech company, the cybersecurity team is crucial for protecting sensitive information. List some major jobs in Cyber Security and their roles.

• Software Developer: Creates applications and software solutions.

• 1. Security Analyst: Monitors and analyzes security incidents. 2. Security Engineer: Designs and implements security systems. 3. Penetration Tester: Simulates attacks to identify vulnerabilities. 4. Security Architect: Develops security frameworks and policies. 5. Incident Responder: Manages and mitigates security breaches.

• Network Administrator: Manages network infrastructure.

• Data Analyst: Analyzes data trends and patterns.

Mia wants to connect her laptop and printer at home so she can print documents easily. She wonders what computer networking means in simple terms.

• Computer networking is the process of installing software on a computer.

• Computer networking refers to the physical layout of a computer's hardware.

• Computer networking is the connection of computers and devices to share information and resources.

• Computer networking is the act of programming a computer to perform tasks.

Abigail is studying networking and comes across the OSI model. She wants to understand its basic concepts better.

• Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, and Application

• The OSI model has seven layers: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

• Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, and Presentation

• Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Security

Oliver is trying to access a website but is confused about how the internet knows where to find it. He learns that there is a system that translates website names into IP addresses. What does DNS stand for and what is its purpose?

• Domain Naming System

• Domain Name System

• Dynamic Name System

• Domain Name Service

In a busy office, Zoe is responsible for managing the network. She notices that every time a new employee joins, it takes a lot of time to manually assign IP addresses and configure their devices. To streamline this process, she decides to implement a system that automates these tasks. What is the function of this system in networking?

• This system automates IP address assignment and network configuration for devices in a network.

• This system provides a static IP address to all devices in a network.

• This system is used for network security and firewall management.

• This system is responsible for routing data packets between networks.

Avery is sending a package to Samuel using two different methods. In the first method, he uses a reliable courier service that ensures the package arrives safely and on time, but it takes longer. In the second method, he opts for a faster delivery service that does not guarantee the package will arrive, but it gets there much quicker. What is the difference between the two methods Avery used?

• The faster delivery service is more reliable than the courier service and guarantees package delivery.

• The courier service is faster and connectionless, while the faster delivery service is reliable and connection-oriented.

• The courier service and the faster delivery service are both connection-oriented methods with the same speed.

• The courier service is reliable and connection-oriented, while the faster delivery service is faster and connectionless.

Imagine a new employee, Ethan, joining a company. Describe the DHCP DORA process he goes through to get his computer connected to the network.

• Detect, Allocate, Release, Confirm

• The DHCP DORA process includes Discover, Offer, Request, and Acknowledgment.

• Discover, Offer, Release, Acknowledge

• Discover, Allocate, Request, Acknowledge