WorksheetsCybersecurity Awareness
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the primary security priority for Operational Technology (OT) systems in a manufacturing environment?
Confidentiality
Availability & Safety
Data Integrity
User Authentication
The connection between IT and OT networks, while efficient, creates what major risk?
A digital bridge for attackers to cross from business systems to the factory floor.
Increased power consumption.
Slower internet speeds for the office.
The need for more physical security guards.
According to a case study, a cyberattack on which company demonstrated that an IT breach could completely halt factory production?
Toyota
A German Steel Mill
The Clorox Company
Applied Materials
Over 90% of all successful cyberattacks begin with what method?
An infected USB drive
Hacking through the firewall
A phishing email
A vulnerable IoT device
Why is ransomware especially devastating for the manufacturing industry?
It only steals customer data.
It only affects email systems.
It slows down the guest Wi-Fi network.
It can lock up the systems that control machinery, causing a complete production halt.
An older production machine running Windows XP that can no longer be updated is an example of a:
Legacy System Vulnerability
Supply Chain Threat
Malware Threat
Phishing Threat
The Toyota case study, where an attack on a supplier halted all of their Japanese plants, is a clear example of what type of threat?
Insider Threat
Malware
Ransomware
Supply Chain Attack
What is the most effective way to create a strong, memorable password?
Use a short, complex password like "Tr0ub&3".
Use a long passphrase of random words like "HungryPurpleMonkeyDishwasher".
Use your pet's name and birthday.
Write it down on a sticky note attached to your monitor.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) protects you by requiring something you know (your password) and:
Your manager's approval.
Something you have (like your phone).
A secret question only you know.
Your computer's serial number.
What is the company's number one defense against a ransomware attack?
Paying the ransom quickly.
A strong firewall.
Antivirus software.
Regular data backups.
When you step away from your computer, what is the quickest and most important security action you should take?
Turn off the monitor.
Close all your programs.
Lock the screen (Windows + L).
Unplug the mouse.
"Social Engineering" is a type of attack that targets:
The company's firewall.
The servers in the data center.
People, by exploiting human psychology and trust.
The software on your computer.
If you receive an unexpected email from your CEO asking you to urgently process an invoice and send the payment immediately, what should you do?
Reply to the email to ask for clarification.
Purchase the gift cards immediately as requested.
Forward the email to your colleagues to see what they think.
Do not reply; verify the request by contacting the CEO through a different, trusted method (like a phone call).
You receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from IT support. They say they need to install a patch and ask to remotely access your computer. What is the correct response?
Give them remote access immediately to ensure the system is secure.
Politely decline and say you will call the official IT helpdesk number to verify the request.
Ask them for their name and employee ID before proceeding.
Hang up without saying anything.
What is the primary goal of an Incident Response (IR) plan?
To identify who is to blame for the incident.
To make sure the company pays any ransom demands.
To minimize damage and recover as quickly as possible.
To write a report for the management team.
If you suspect you have clicked on a phishing link, what is the most critical first step?
Try to fix the problem yourself by running an antivirus scan.
Report it immediately to the IT/Security department.
Turn off your computer to stop the attack.
Ask a coworker for help.
You are a machine operator, and the HMI (Human-Machine Interface) on your line freezes and reboots unexpectedly. It seems to be working fine afterward. What should you do?
Nothing, as long as it seems to be working correctly now.
Report the unusual behavior to your supervisor and the incident hotline immediately.
Try rebooting it again yourself to see if the problem repeats.
Make a note of it and mention it at the end of your shift.
Why is it important NOT to turn off a computer that has a ransomware message on the screen?
It might delete all your personal files.
It will cause the factory to lose power.
It can destroy valuable digital evidence needed for investigation.
It will automatically pay the ransom.
True or False: Cybersecurity is only the responsibility of the IT department.
True
False
What is your role as the "human firewall"?
To physically block people from entering the server room.
To install antivirus software on all computers.
To be aware, vigilant, proactive, and quick to report suspicious activity.
To approve all company software purchases.
