WorksheetsDigital Threats and how to solve them
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
A Proxy Server
filters web content requests like URL, domain, media, etc.
is placed in front of web servers to hide, protect, offload and distribute access to web servers
probes a computer for open ports
Why are access levels useful?
They give everyone access to all parts of the network
They give everyone 'download' access to the network
They control the level of access a user has to the network
They stop everyone in the organisation from accessing the system
What is an example of a strong password?
JoeBloggs90
1990Joe
JO3_Blo66s
BloggsJ1990
How do you make a login secure? (Choose all that apply)
A combination capital letter, number and symbols/special charatcters
Using a phrase like "iloveManU"
Enabling 2 factor authentication
using password as a password
Use of fingerprints, retina scans, or other body features as an authentication mechanism is known as.
TFA
Biometrics
Firewalls
2FA
What might happen if an IT user has an access level that is too low for their needs? (Choose all that apply)
They might be able to access data they shouldn't.
They might get very frustrated
They might not be able to do their job as they cant access the things they need.
They might find out how much their managers get paid.
Which of these are drawbacks of two factor authentication? (Choose all that apply)
It can take less management as users are unlikely to get locked out.
It can take longer to get access as you may have to wait for a code to be sent.
Users may feel it is an invasion of privacy by having their data stored.
The recovery options that are used to reset the account can be exploited
which type more secure?
Hardware
Biometric
SMS Text-Message
Establishing a user's identity is called?
Security
Authentication
Which type of security involves:
Time limits of when digital files can be accessed
Physical
Biometrics
Passwords
User Access Restrictions
Two-Factor Authentication
Which of these is a benefit of passwords being used to protect data?
An alternative to hard-to-remember passwords and PINs with no need to update
Users to need to view files can do so but they cannot cause problems by making unauthorised changes
It is a simple, cheap method of preventing unauthorised access to digital systems
Locks make it more difficult for thieves to remove equipment
Which of these is a benefit of setting user access rights to protect data?
An alternative to hard-to-remember passwords and PINs with no need to update
It is a simple, cheap method of preventing unauthorised access to digital systems
Users to need to view files can do so but they cannot cause problems by making unauthorised changes
Locks make it more difficult for thieves to remove equipment
Which of these are examples of biometric security measures?
(SELECT MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)
Eye scan
Voice recognition
Key card
Facial recognition
Fingerprint
What does a DOS do?
Floods a server with requests causing it to go offline
Puts a virus file onto your computer
Gets users to share sensitive information through a false pretext.
It is action taken to fix something that has gone wrong.
A Man in the Middle Attack is...
Malicious Software (Viruses, Trojans, Spyware)
Intercepting data when it is been sent
Taking down a website by flooding it with data and traffic
Gaining unauthorised access to a computer
Hacking is...
Malicious Software (Viruses, Trojans, Spyware)
Intercepting data when it is been sent
Taking down a website by flooding it with data and traffic
Gaining unauthorised access to a computer
What do we call programs that contain additional functionality designed to secretly monitor your activities on your computer.
Spyware
Adware
Rootkit
Botnet
What Social Engineering technique involves using direct observation techniques to get information?
Tailgating
Shoulder Surfing
Quid Pro Quo
Baiting
Internal Threats to a company can be...
Employees visiting untrustworthy websites
Employees bringing in portable devices containing malware
Someone hacking a computer from across the internet
Someone flooding the company website with traffic and data to take it down
What does a ‘rogue employee’ mean?
Worker who may steal or damage data from within
Worker who does not follow the rules of their company
Worker who now works for another company
Someone who never worked for the company
Which of the following can be impacts of a security breach? (Choose all that apply)
Downtime leading to loss of productivity
Legal action
Increase in sales
Damage to the image of the organisation
