Cybersecurity and Cyber Attacks Quiz

What has been the reported frequency of cyber attacks in the U.S. since the COVID-19 pandemic began?

• 4,000 attacks a day

• 1,000 attacks a day

• 3,000 attacks a day

• 2,000 attacks a day

What was the significance of the Stuxnet attack discovered in 2010?

• It was the first digital weapon targeting nuclear facilities.

• It was the first instance of email phishing.

• It was the first cyber attack on a financial institution.

• It was the first attack on a power grid.

Why are legacy systems a concern for U.S. federal agencies?

• They are too expensive to upgrade.

• They are not compatible with modern software.

• They require too much power to operate.

• They are vulnerable due to outdated code and architecture.

What is the main limitation of the Einstein cybersecurity tool?

• It is just one tool among many needed for defense.

• It cannot detect any cyber threats.

• It is only used by private companies.

• It is too expensive to maintain.

What is the primary goal of zero trust architecture?

• To allow unrestricted access to all users.

• To simplify network architecture.

• To authenticate every user continuously.

• To eliminate the need for passwords.

What does 'secure by design' aim to achieve in cybersecurity?

• To eliminate the need for user authentication.

• To integrate security into the design process from the start.

• To focus solely on software security.

• To add security features after product development.

What is a key strategy in developing cyber resilience?

• Using outdated systems to save costs.

• Ignoring potential threats until they occur.

• Backing up data automatically and training users.

• Relying solely on third-party security providers.

Why is it important for individuals to be aware of cybersecurity vulnerabilities?

• Because cybersecurity is only about computers.

• Because individuals play a role in cyber infrastructure.

• Because only experts need to know about cybersecurity.

• Because vulnerabilities are not a real threat.

What group was Steve Jobs a part of that hacked phones in the early days?

• The Code Breakers

• The Phreaks

• The Hackers

• The Cyber Warriors

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• The future of artificial intelligence.

• The development of computer hardware.

• The evolution and strategies of cybersecurity.

• The history of the internet.