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Question 1

Replicates real threats to understand how they operate and neutralizes them

Answer 1

Adaptive threat replication engineer

Question 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

Answer 2

Blue team

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Certification

Question 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

Answer 4

Cybersecurity

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Cybersecurity engineer

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Cyberseek

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Defensive cybersecurity analyst

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Digital forensic investigator

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Ethical hacker

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Incident detection engineer

Question 11

Assesses technology for potential security, efficiency, and compliance issues

Answer 11

IT auditor

Question 12

Responsible for the management and monitoring of organizational network security

Answer 12

Network security administrator

Question 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

Answer 13

Red team

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Security operations center (SOC) analyst

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Vulnerability assessment analyst

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Business continuity

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Financial impact

Question 18

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.

Answer 18

Legal liability

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Loss of productivity

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Organizational impact

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Personally identifiable information (PII):

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Reputational loss