.01 RG Vocab introduction to cyber security

Question 1

adaptive threat replication engineer

Answer 1

Replicates real threats to understand how they
operate and neutralizes them

Question 2

Blue team

Answer 2

A security team responsible for maintaining overall system security, preventing
security breaches, monitoring potential threats, and researching security technology; typically
responsible for finding and implementing security controls to strengthen the CIA triad

Question 3

Certification

Answer 3

Proof of technical knowledge backed by an industry-standard provider such
as Microsoft or CompTIA

Question 4

Cybersecurity

Answer 4

“The art of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access
or criminal use and the practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of
information” —Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (2019)

Question 5

Cybersecurity engineer

Answer 5

Keeps computer information systems secure and controls access
to systems based on user classifications

Question 6

Cyberseek

Answer 6

Website that provides details on cybersecurity-related positions in the US job
market

Question 7

Defensive cybersecurity analyst

Answer 7

: Researches and evaluates security threats and
products; recommends improvements to organizational cyber defense

Question 8

Digital forensic investigator

Answer 8

Gathers digital information evidence and trails in the systems
to determine how cybercrimes were committed

Question 9

Ethical hacker

Answer 9

Hired by organizations to legally hack into their networks and identify weak
entry points

Question 10

Incident detection engineer

Answer 10

Replicates real threats to understand how they operate and
how to neutralize them

Question 11

IT auditor

Answer 11

Assesses technology for potential security, efficiency, and compliance issues

Question 12

Network security administrator

Answer 12

: Responsible for the management and monitoring of
organizational network security

Question 13

Red team

Answer 13

An organizational security team responsible for providing security assessments
outlining an organization’s system defense efficacy and resilience; uses penetration testing
tools to search for weaknesses and vulnerabilities

Question 14

Security operations center (SOC) analyst

Answer 14

Monitors and manages networks; works with
intrusion detection/prevention systems

Question 15

Vulnerability assessment analyst

Answer 15

Hunts for critical flaws and vulnerabilities in networks,
often as a third-party consultant

Question 16

Interview coaching

Answer 16

Working with an instructor or a professional trainer to develop various
interview strategies and garner constructive feedback to improve overall interview skills

Question 17

Professional networking

Answer 17

Building and maintaining relationships with other professionals
that work directly within one’s field or in other related areas (Indeed Editorial Team, 2021)

Question 18

Business continuity

Answer 18

An organizational plan to deal with disasters and other difficult
situations such as cyberattacks, outages, or supply chain failures

Question 19

Financial impact

Answer 19

The overall fiduciary cost of an attack or breach to an organization

Question 20

Legal liability

Answer 20

Once a business becomes responsible for any individual’s data, it becomes
subject to privacy laws. The business could face fines or additional legal penalties if it
breaches those laws.

Question 21

Loss of productivity

Answer 21

When employees cannot perform their jobs because of a breach or
attack (ransomware being an excellent example)

Question 22

Organizational impact

Answer 22

A cybersecurity attack or breach’s impact on an organization’s
profits, productivity, image, etc.

Question 23

Personally identifiable information (PII)

Answer 23

Any information that could identify an
individual, including address, date of birth, social security number, etc

Question 24

Reputational loss

Answer 24

Losing the trust of business relationships, customers, and partners after
a breach or attack