Question 1

The network administrator at a large company receives daily updates about various worms, viruses and other malicious software found on the Internet and then assesses how to best protect her organization's network from possible attack. In cybersecurity terminology, she is involved in _________________.

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Question 2

In Cybersecurity terminology, an) __________ is defined as a tool or technique that takes advantage of a vulnerability.

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Question 3

In Cybersecurity terminology, an) ____________ is defined as the estimated cost, loss, or damage that can result from an exploited vulnerability.

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Question 4

A data breach typically costs an organization from $5 million to $8 million based on name at least 2 costs or expenses) ____________________________________.

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Question 5

A goal of cybersecurity is to make data and documents available and accessible 24/7 while simultaneously __________________ to unauthorized users.

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Question 6

Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, and any other type of disruptive, destructive, or unwanted programs are referred to collectively as _______________.

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Question 7

A _____________ is a software or hardware device that controls access to their private network from the Internet by analyzing data packets entering or exiting it.

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Question 8

___________ devices and __________ media use increase an organization's exposure to new and significant cybersecurity threats.

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Question 9

Access to top secret or highly secure networks associated with Homeland Security or national defense often use authentication methods based on a biological feature, such as a fingerprint or retina to identify a person. These methods are called _______________.

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Question 10

In Cybersecurity terminology, an) ________________ is defined as a weakness that threatens the confidentiality, integrity, or availability CIA) of an asset.

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Question 11

In Cybersecurity terminology, an) ______________is defined as something or someone that may result in harm to an asset.

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Question 12

One source of cybersecurity threats today are _____________, hacker-activists or hacking for a cause) who breach networks in an attempt to gain media attention.

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Question 13

The three key principles of cybersecurity are confidentiality, _____________ and _______________.

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Question 14

_________________ is a type of attack where a web site or network is bombarded with traffic to make them crash.

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Question 15

An) __________________ is a special kind of hacker who attempts to breach secure networks looking for trade secrets or proprietary information.

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Question 16

According to your text, the preferred method of hackers who wish to steal trade secrets and other confidential information from business organizations is to break into employees' ___________ devices and leapfrog into employers' networks-stealing secrets without a trace.

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Question 17

In Cybersecurity terminology, an) _____________ is defined as the probability of a threat exploiting a vulnerability

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Question 18

Some government and corporate officials concerned about security threats from abroad do not bring their own cell phone or laptop when traveling overseas. Instead, they bring loaner devices and follow a strict regimen of security procedures including not connecting to their US network while out of the country. These procedures are referred to as _________________.

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Question 19

The Data Breach Investigations Report revealed that 97 percent of data breaches evaluated in the study were _____________ and did not require hackers to possess special skills, resources, or customization.

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Question 20

When sending sensitive email, James uses a program that transforms data into scrambled code to protect it from being understood by unauthorized users. James is using ___________ to protect his email communications.

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Quiz 5: Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Business Continuity