midterm rand 1 Flashcards
How has Information and Communication Technology (ICT) evolved?
ICT has become the backbone of modern business, critical services, infrastructure, social networks, and the global economy.
Why are national leaders investing in digital strategies?
To increase internet connectivity, stimulate economic growth, improve productivity, enable e-learning, and promote good governance.
Why are national leaders investing in digital strategies?
To increase internet connectivity, stimulate economic growth, improve productivity, enable e-learning, and promote good governance.
What are some major cybersecurity risks?
Electronic fraud, intellectual property theft, personal data breaches, service disruptions, and infrastructure damage.
Why must national security priorities align with economic goals?
To fully realize technology’s potential while managing cybersecurity risks and ensuring resilience.
What is cybersecurity?
A collection of tools, policies, risk management approaches, actions, and technologies to protect digital assets.
What are the three key components of a National Cybersecurity Strategy?
Vision and priorities, stakeholder responsibilities, and steps to protect national cyber infrastructure.
Why is setting a vision important in a cybersecurity strategy?
It allows governments to approach cybersecurity holistically rather than reacting to individual risks.
What are the five phases of a National Cybersecurity Strategy lifecycle?
- Initiation, 2. Stocktaking and Analysis, 3. Production, 4. Implementation, 5. Monitoring and Evaluation.
What are some key cybersecurity principles for a nation?
Vision, Inclusiveness, Economic and Social Prosperity, Risk Management, Governance, and Trust.
What is the role of a Lead Project Authority in cybersecurity strategy?
To coordinate strategy development, engage stakeholders, and oversee implementation and monitoring.
Why should cybersecurity strategies include a risk management approach?
To balance security measures with economic benefits and ensure resilience against cyber
What is the significance of monitoring and evaluation in cybersecurity?
To track progress, identify gaps, and adjust strategies to evolving cyber threats.
What is a cybersecurity baseline?
A set of minimum security requirements for organizations and critical infrastructures to enhance resilience.
Why is cybersecurity important for socio-economic development?
Cybersecurity affects many areas of socio-economic development and helps protect digital infrastructure, businesses, and personal data from cyber threats.
What is the role of international cooperation in cybersecurity?
To fully realize technology’s potential while managing cybersecurity risks and ensuring resilience.
What are the key focus areas of a National Cybersecurity Strategy?
Governance, Risk Management, Preparedness & Resilience, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Capacity Building, Legislation & Regulation, and International Cooperation.
Why should a country have a national cybersecurity governance structure?
To clearly define roles and responsibilities, hold officials accountable, and ensure cybersecurity resilience and risk reduction.
What is the role of a competent cybersecurity authority?
To lead and coordinate cybersecurity efforts, oversee implementation, and monitor progress toward cybersecurity objectives.
Why is intra-governmental cooperation important in cybersecurity?
It ensures alignment between ministries and agencies, reducing risks of conflicting policies and enhancing national security efforts.
Why is a dedicated budget necessary for a National Cybersecurity Strategy?
To ensure sustained funding for implementation, training, infrastructure security, and national cybersecurity resilience.
How can inter-sectoral cooperation improve cybersecurity?
By fostering collaboration between government, private sector, and civil society to protect national infrastructure and digital assets.
What is the purpose of a cyber threat assessment?
To identify threats to critical infrastructure and services and prioritize resources for protection and response.
What are the key principles of risk management in cybersecurity?
Understanding and assessing threats, developing a risk management methodology, and maintaining a national risk register.
Why should cybersecurity policies be aligned with international standards
To improve interoperability, reduce costs, and facilitate cross-border cooperation on cybersecurity issues.
How can countries improve cybersecurity preparedness?
By establishing national incident response teams (CERTs/CSIRTs), conducting cybersecurity exercises, and developing contingency plans.
How does international cooperation benefit national cybersecurity?
It enables threat intelligence sharing, aligns legal frameworks, and strengthens response to global cyber threats.
What is the importance of critical infrastructure protection in cybersecurity?
Protecting critical services like energy, finance, healthcare, and telecommunications from cyber threats ensures national stability.
What role does law enforcement play in cybersecurity?
Investigating cybercrimes, enforcing cybersecurity laws, and collaborating internationally to combat cyber threats.
Why is cybersecurity awareness important?
Educating citizens, businesses, and government agencies on cyber risks helps prevent cyber incidents and improve security culture.
