Cyber Security Essentials

What is a strong password management technique?

• Using the same password for all accounts

• Writing passwords down on paper

• Sharing passwords with friends

• Using a password manager to generate and store unique passwords.

Which of the following is a common data encryption method?

• AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)

• MD5 (Message-Digest Algorithm 5)

• SHA-256 (Secure Hash Algorithm)

• RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman)

What does two-factor authentication add to the login process?

• It allows users to log in without any verification.

• It provides a faster login experience without extra steps.

• It simplifies the login process by removing passwords.

• It enhances security by requiring a second form of verification.

How can you identify a phishing email?

• Check for suspicious sender addresses, generic greetings, urgent language, unexpected attachments or links, and poor spelling or grammar.

• Ignore any links or attachments regardless of their content.

• Look for personalized greetings and detailed sender information.

• Verify the email by calling the sender directly.

What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?

• To increase network speed by optimizing traffic flow.

• The purpose of a firewall in network security is to protect the network by controlling traffic and preventing unauthorized access.

• To provide a backup for data storage in the network.

• To enhance the visual appearance of network interfaces.

What is the recommended length for a secure password?

• Less than 8 characters

• 8 to 10 characters

• 20 to 25 characters

• 12 to 16 characters

Which encryption standard is widely used for securing data?

• Rivest Cipher (RC4)

• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

• Data Encryption Standard (DES)

• Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES)

What is the primary benefit of using two-factor authentication?

• Increased security against unauthorized access.

• Faster login process

• Reduced need for strong passwords

• Simplified password management

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

• Reply to the email to ask for clarification.

• Forward the email to your contacts for advice.

• Open the email and click on all links.

• Delete the email and report it as phishing.

What is a common method for securing Wi-Fi networks?

• WPA2 encryption

• WEP encryption

• Open network access

• MAC address filtering