Block 2 - Unit 5

Question 1

The cyberspace domain is the use of electronics and the __________ __________ to store, modify and exchange data via networked systems and associated physical infrastructures

Answer 1

Electromagnetic spectrum - EMS

Question 2

__________ __________ missions deny, degrade, disrupt, destroy, or deceive an adversary’s cyberspace capability

Answer 2

Offensive cyberspace

Question 3

__________ __________ is an offensive cyberspace operation employing network-based capabilities to destroy, disrupt, or corrupt information resident in or transmitting through networks

Answer 3

Network Attack - NetA

Question 4

_________ __________ use traditional kinetic means to physically destroy a target

Answer 4

Physical attack

Question 5

_________ __________ objective is to protect friendly forces and vital interests from adversary cyberspace attack

Answer 5

Defensive mission

Question 6

What are the three major components of network defense activities?

Answer 6

• Active
• Passive
• Inherent

Question 7

_________ __________ are measures taken to directly counter adversary activities to penetrate a network

Answer 7

Active defenses

Question 8

__________ __________ is a major component of network defense involving security related activities such as malicious software detection, port security, and system configuration

Answer 8

Passive defense

Question 9

Using a computer network to gather data from target or an adversary automated information systems or network is __________ __________ ___________

Answer 9

Computer Network Exploitation

Question 10

Activities used to negate, neutralize or diminish the effects of or an advantage from foreign psychological operations are ____________

Answer 10

Counterpropaganda

Question 11

Psychological operations target the adversary’s ___________

Answer 11

Mind

Question 12

The influence operations capability designed to deceive our adversaries is ________ ________

Answer 12

MILDEC

Question 13

__________ __________ is the methodology applied to an operation for the purpose of denying critical information to the adversary

Answer 13

OPSEC

Question 14

__________ ___________ operations are the first line of defense against adversary propaganda and disinformation

Answer 14

Public Affairs - PA

Question 15

Electronic warfare (EW) is any military action using the electromagnetic or __________ __________ to manipulate the electromagnetic spectrum to attack an adversary

Answer 15

Directed energy

Question 16

The electronic warfare operation that uses directed energy (DE) of anti-radiation weapons to attack personnel, facilities, or equipment is known as __________ __________

Answer 16

Electronic Attack - EA

Question 17

The electronic warfare operation focused on protecting personnel, facilities, and equipment from adversary’s employment of electronic warfare is _________ _________

Answer 17

Electronic Protection - EP

Question 18

The collection of electromagnetic data used for making timely decisions involving electronic warfare operations is __________ ___________ __________

Answer 18

Electronic Warfare Support - ES

Question 19

__________ systems are employed to control, manage, and monitor large complex systems

Answer 19

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition - SCADA

Question 20

Why are SCADA systems a concern for cyber warriors?

Answer 20

A cyber terrorist with the proper knowledge and equipment can attack our networks and cause damages. Things at risk are public and private institutions in the sectors of agriculture, food, water, public health, emergency services, government, etc.

Question 21

Tactical Data Link (TADL) systems were developed in conjunction with digital computers to permit Joint and Coalition forces to exchange information across a ____________ interface

Answer 21

Digital

Question 22

Tactical Data Link (TADL) systems are immune from cyberspace attack. (T/F)

Answer 22

False!

Question 23

__________ is composed of hundreds of thousands of interconnected computers, servers, routers, switches and fiber optic cables that allow our critical infrastructures to work

Answer 23

Cyberspace

Question 24

How can superior cyber capabilities be used to target an adversary’s decision cycle?

Answer 24

Cyber combat operations can disrupt, degrade, or deny the adversary’s ability to collect or display information, command forces or even take action against friendly forces

Question 25

List the three national objectives to secure cyberspace

Answer 25

1. Prevent cyber attacks against American critical infrastructures:
2. Reduce national vulnerability to cyber attacks:
3. Minimize damage and recovery time from attacks that do occur

Question 26

The Ops capability of using the domain includes _________________ and _________________

Answer 26

Cyberspace Attack and Force Enhancement

Question 27

Cyberspace effects gained from directed energy include (list 5)

Answer 27

• sensor disruption
• data manipulation
• decision support degradation
• command and control disruption
• weapon system degradation

Question 28

Force enhancement operations provide warfighters global _________ ___________

Answer 28

Situational Awareness

Question 29

What counter operations are utilized to ensure the cyberspace capability of controlling the domain?

Answer 29

Offensive Counter-Operations - OCO

Defensive Counter-Operations - DCO

Question 30

Cyberspace defense includes measures to preserve, protect, recover and reconstitute friendly cyberspace capabilities before, during and after a __________ __________

Answer 30

Hostile attack

Question 31

Cyberspace ____________ operations ensure friendly freedom of action in cyberspace while denying that same freedom to our adversaries

Answer 31

Offensive Counter-Operations - OCO

Question 32

Cyberspace Civil Support Operations will also support the defense industrial base in protecting __________ ____________

Answer 32

Sensitive information

Question 33

What are the four steps involved in the defense against covert activity by an adversary?

Answer 33

1. Monitoring networks and systems
2. Detecting intrusions and other activities
3. Reacting to intrusions and other activities
4. Counter attack