Tools Of Defense Flashcards
What is a firewall?
Hardware or software designed to block unauthorized network access while permitting authorized Communications.
What is cloud computing?
The practice of using remote servers on the internet to store, manage, and process data rather than a local server or personal computer. Cloud servers get all the latest software and security updates making them less vulnerable to attack.
What is security awareness training (sat)?
Any training that raises the awareness of a user to potential threats and how to avoid them.
Who is Kevin Mitnick?
In the mid-90s, he was known as The World’s Most Wanted hacker. Today, he is positioned as the world’s most famous hacker. Kevin is a very successful Fortune 500 security consultant part owner and the chief hacker officer of KnowBe4.
What is a learning management system (LMS)?
A system for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, and delivery of e-learning education courses or training programs.
What is return on investment (ROI)?
It measures the amount of return on an investment relative to the Investor’s cost.
What is a Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM)?
A technical standard that governs how online learning content and learning management systems communicate with each other.
What are the six steps to successful security awareness training (SAT)?
Step 1 -have a secure policy and have each employee read and sign it.
Step 2 -have all employees take mandatory SAT (online) with a clear deadline and reasons why they are taking the training
Step 3- make SAT part of the onboarding process (the process of integrating new hires in a company).
Step 4- regularly test employees to reinforce the SATs application.
Step 5- have employees who fail phishing tests meet privately with a supervisor or HR; reward employees with low failure rates.
Step 6- send a regular security hints and tips via email to all employees.
What are seven reasons why an organization would outsource security awareness training?
Reduce cost, access to Talent, geographic reach and scalability, compliance, mitigate risk, business focus, leverage the cost of Technology
