Cybersecurity Fundamentals - Cybersecurity, threats, protection

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• Increase internet speed

• Protect systems and data

• Reduce hardware costs

• Improve software design

Which of the following is a type of cybersecurity threat?

• Firewall

• Antivirus

• Malware

• Encryption

What does the term 'phishing' refer to?

• A type of firewall

• A method of encrypting data

• A scam to steal sensitive information

• A network protocol

Which of the following is a strong password?

• password123

• 123456

• Qwerty

• TS9g!2@L

What is a firewall used for?

• To store data

• To block unauthorized access

• To increase bandwidth

Which of the following is NOT a cybersecurity threat?

• Trojan horse

• Worm

• VPN

• Spyware

What does VPN stand for?

• Virtual Private Network

• Verified Protocol Node

• Variable Protection Network

• Virtual Protected Net

Which of the following is a common method of authentication?

• CAPTCHA

• Password

• Encryption

• Firewall

What is the purpose of encryption?

• To delete data

• To compress files

• To protect data by converting it into unreadable format

• To increase internet speed

What is a DDoS attack?

• A virus that deletes files

• An attempt to overload a system with traffic

• A method of encryption

• A type of firewall