CYBERSECURITY

Question 1

WHAT IS “PHISHING”?

Answer 1

• a type of cybercrime where attackers trick individuals into revealing sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy entity, often through email, texts, or phone calls
• attackers create fake emails, websites, or messages that mimic legal sources like banks, social media platforms, or government agencies

Question 2

WHAT IS SSL?

Answer 2

• it is the Secure Sockets Layer protocol which refers to encrypting, securing, and authentication communication that take place on the internet
• the default SSL/TLS port is 443 which is used for secure web communications (HTTPS) while port 80 is for HTTP

Question 3

WHAT ARE SOME PREVENTION AND MITIGATION METHODS IN CYBERSECURITY?

Answer 3

• IMPLEMENT STRONG ACCESS CONTROLS: principle of least privilege, regular audits
• REGULAR SOFTWARE UPDATES & PATCH MANAGEMENT: automate updates & monitor vulnerabilities
• EMPLOYEE TRAINING & AWARENESS: security awareness programs & phishing simulations
• DATA BACKUP & RECOVERY PLANS: regular backups & disaster recovery planning
• DEPLOY ADVANCED SECURITY SOLUTIONS: intrusion detection & prevention systems, security information & event management
• NETWORK SECURITY MEASURES: network segmentation, VPN’s
• DEVELOP & ENFORCE SECURITY POLICIES

Question 4

WHAT IS RANSOMWARE?

Answer 4

malicious software that encrypts a victim’s data, making it inaccessible until a ransom is paid

Question 5

WHAT IS SOCIAL ENGINEERING?

Answer 5

manipulating individuals into divulging confidential info or performing actions that compromise security

Question 6

WHAT ARE INSIDER THREATS?

Answer 6

risks posed by individuals within the organization, such as employees, contractors, or business partners who have access to sensitive information

Question 7

WHAT IS MALWARE?

Answer 7

software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems

Question 8

WHAT IS ENCRYPTION IN CYBERSECURITY?

Answer 8

the process of converting data into a coded format to prevent unauthorized access

Question 9

WHAT IS AUTHORIZATION IN CYBERSECURITY?

Answer 9

the process of determining what resources and actions a user is permitted to access within a system

Question 10

WHAT IS AUTHENTICATION IN CYBERSECURITY?

Answer 10

the process of verifying the identity of a user or system

Question 11

WHATIS A FIREWALL?

Answer 11

a network security device or software that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules