1.1 What is Cybersecurity?

  • Definition of cybersecurity: Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data, from theft, damage, or unauthorized access.
  • Importance of cybersecurity: Cybersecurity is crucial in today's digital age, as more and more information is being stored and transmitted online. Cyber attacks can have serious consequences, including financial loss, reputational damage, and even legal consequences. By implementing strong cybersecurity measures, individuals and organizations can reduce the risk of cyber attacks and protect their sensitive data.
  • Cybersecurity goals: The primary goal of cybersecurity is to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. This means ensuring that data is kept confidential, that it has not been tampered with or modified in any way, and that it is available when needed.
  • Cybersecurity risks: There are many different types of cybersecurity risks, including malware, phishing attacks, social engineering, and insider threats. These risks can result in a wide range of consequences, from data breaches to system downtime to financial loss. It's important for individuals and organizations to understand the different types of cybersecurity risks they may face and take steps to mitigate them.

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What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

To make data publicly available
To ensure data is kept confidential, has not been tampered with, and is available when needed
To create more cyber attacks

What is the definition of cybersecurity?

The practice of protecting internet-connected systems from theft, damage, or unauthorized access
The practice of sharing personal information online
The practice of downloading software from untrusted sources

Why is cybersecurity important in today's digital age?

Because it's a fun hobby
Because more and more information is being stored and transmitted online
Because it's a government requirement

What are some common cybersecurity risks?

Baking cookies
Sending greeting cards
Malware, phishing attacks, social engineering, and insider threats

What is defense in depth?

A type of encryption algorithm
A security strategy that involves using multiple layers of security to protect against different types of threats
A technique for hacking into computer systems

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

To make data publicly available
To ensure data is kept confidential, has not been tampered with, and is available when needed
To create more cyber attacks

What is the definition of cybersecurity?

The practice of protecting internet-connected systems from theft and unauthorized access
The practice of protecting internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data, from theft, damage, or unauthorized access
The practice of sharing personal information online

Why is cybersecurity important in today's digital age?

Because it's a fun hobby
Because more and more information is being stored and transmitted online
Because it's a government requirement

What are some common cybersecurity risks?

Baking cookies
Sending greeting cards
Malware, phishing attacks, social engineering, and insider threats
All the answers are correct

What is defense in depth?

A type of encryption algorithm
A security strategy that involves using multiple layers of security to protect against different types of threats
A technique for hacking into computer systems

The primary goal of cybersecurity is to protect the ______ of data

confidentiality
integrity
availability
Hint:
Any of the following: confidentiality, integrity, availability

Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting internet-connected systems, including ______ from theft, damage, or unauthorized access.

hardware
software
data
Hint:
Any of the following: hardware, software, data

Cybersecurity is important in today's digital age because more and more information is being stored and transmitted ______ .

online
Hint:
Answer: online

Common cybersecurity risks include malware, ______ attacks, social engineering, and insider threats.

phishing
Hint:
Answer: phishing

Defense in depth is a security strategy that involves using multiple layers of security to protect against different types of ______.

threats
Hint:
Answer: threats

Sort the following cybersecurity risks by importance, from most to least critical:

Malware
Insider threats
Phishing attacks
Social engineering
Hint:
Malware
Insider threats
Phishing attacks
Social engineering

Arrange the following cybersecurity goals by importance, from highest to lowest priority:

Availability of data
Integrity of data
Confidentiality of data
Hint:
Availability of data
Integrity of data
Confidentiality of data

Rank the following consequences of cyber attacks by importance, from most to least severe:

Legal consequences
Reputational damage
Financial loss
Hint:
Legal consequences
Reputational damage
Financial loss

Sort the following cybersecurity measures by importance, from most to least critical:

Implementing access controls
Performing regular security assessments
Updating software and security patches
Conducting employee security awareness training
Hint:
Implementing access control
Performing regular security assessments
Updating software and security patches
Conducting employee security awareness training

Arrange the following reasons for the importance of cybersecurity by importance, from most to least critical:

Protection of sensitive data
Prevention of financial loss
Avoidance of legal consequences.
Hint:
Protection of sensitive data
Prevention of financial loss
Avoidance of legal consequences.

Please match the following definitions:

The practice of protecting against unauthorized access to data
Confidentiality
The practice of ensuring that data is accurate and has not been tampered with
Integrity
The practice of ensuring that data is available when needed
Availability
The practice of protecting internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data, from theft, damage, or unauthorized access
Cybersecurity
A security strategy that involves using multiple layers of security to protect against different types of threats
Defense in Depth
Hint:
Confidentiality ➢ The practice of protecting against unauthorized access to data.
Integrity ➢ The practice of ensuring that data is accurate and has not been tampered with.
Availability ➢ The practice of ensuring that data is available when needed.
Cybersecurity ➢ The practice of protecting internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data, from theft, damage, or unauthorized access.
Defense in Depth ➢ A security strategy that involves using multiple layers of security to protect against different types of threats.

Please match the following definitions:

Software that is designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Malware
A type of social engineering attack that involves tricking users into providing sensitive information
Phishing attacks
The use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information
Social engineering
The process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system
Authentication
The process of converting plaintext into ciphertext to protect the confidentiality of data
Encryption
Hint:
Malware ➢ Software that is designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
Phishing attacks ➢ A type of social engineering attack that involves tricking users into providing sensitive information.
Social engineering ➢ The use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information.
Authentication ➢ The process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system.
Encryption ➢ The process of converting plaintext into ciphertext to protect the confidentiality of data.

Please match the following definitions:

The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing cybersecurity risks
Risk assessment
A weakness in a computer system that can be exploited by attackers
Vulnerability
A potential danger to computer systems or networks
Threat
Criminal activity carried out using computer systems or networks
Cybercrime
A set of guidelines and procedures designed to ensure the security of computer systems and networks
Cybersecurity policy
Hint:
Risk assessment ➢ The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing cybersecurity risks.
Vulnerability ➢ A weakness in a computer system that can be exploited by attackers.
Threat ➢ A potential danger to computer systems or networks.
Cybercrime ➢ Criminal activity carried out using computer systems or networks.
Cybersecurity policy ➢ A set of guidelines and procedures designed to ensure the security of computer systems and networks.

Please match the following definitions:

A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
Firewall
A security tool that monitors network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or activity
Intrusion detection system (IDS)
A method of testing a computer system, network, or web application to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers
Penetration testing
The practice of restricting access to resources only to authorized users
Access control
The process of maintaining up-to-date software by installing patches and updates to address vulnerabilities
Patch management
Hint:
Firewall ➢ A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
Intrusion detection system (IDS) ➢ A security tool that monitors network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or activity.
Penetration testing ➢ A method of testing a computer system, network, or web application to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.
Access control ➢ The practice of restricting access to resources only to authorized users.
Patch management ➢ The process of maintaining up-to-date software by installing patches and updates to address vulnerabilities.

Please match the following definitions:

A set of procedures designed to respond to cybersecurity incidents in a systematic and organized manner
Cybersecurity incident response plan
A security method that requires users to provide two different types of authentication factors to verify their identity
Two-factor authentication
Education and training provided to employees to raise their awareness of cybersecurity risks and best practices
Security awareness training
The process of creating and storing copies of data to protect against data loss or corruption
Data backup and recovery
The principle that users should be granted only the minimum level of access necessary to perform their job duties
Least privilege
Hint:
Cybersecurity incident response plan ➢ A set of procedures designed to respond to cybersecurity incidents in a systematic and organized manner.
Two-factor authentication ➢ A security method that requires users to provide two different types of authentication factors to verify their identity.
Security awareness training ➢ Education and training provided to employees to raise their awareness of cybersecurity risks and best practices.
Data backup and recovery ➢ The process of creating and storing copies of data to protect against data loss or corruption.
Least privilege ➢ The principle that users should be granted only the minimum level of access necessary to perform their job duties.

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The primary goal of cybersecurity is to protect the {[confidentiality][integrity][availability]} of data

Hint:
Any of the following: confidentiality, integrity, availability

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Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting internet-connected systems, including {[hardware][software][data]} from theft, damage, or unauthorized access.

Hint:
Any of the following: hardware, software, data

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Cybersecurity is important in today's digital age because more and more information is being stored and transmitted {online}.

Hint:
Answer: online

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Common cybersecurity risks include malware, {phishing} attacks, social engineering, and insider threats.

Hint:
Answer: phishing

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Defense in depth is a security strategy that involves using multiple layers of security to protect against different types of {threats}.

Hint:
Answer: threats

On a scale of 1 to 5, how important do you think cybersecurity is in today's digital age?

Not at all important { [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] } Extremely important

Have you or someone you know ever been a victim of a cyber attack?

{ [Yes] [No] }
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