IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate • STUDY MODE

PRACTICE QUIZ

QUESTION 1 OF 64

Jeff Crume described 5 challenges in security today. Which three (3) of these are challenges because their numbers are increasing rapidly? Partially correct! A cybersecurity analyst can never know enough as new systems come online and new vulnerabilities are exposed. Partially correct! The number of alerts that must be analysed is rising rapidly. Partially correct! The number of threats facing a cybersecurity analyst is rising rapidly.

Needed knowledgeCorrect Answer

AlertsCorrect Answer

Available analysts

Available time

ThreatsCorrect Answer

QUESTION 2 OF 64

About how many unfilled cybersecurity jobs are expected by the year 2022? Correct! There will be many jobs available to those with the right skills. WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT CYBERSECURITY?

180,000

1.8 millionCorrect Answer

180 million

There is expected to be a surplus of available skills by 2022.

QUESTION 3 OF 64

Which is the National Institute of Standards’ (NIST) definition of cybersecurity? Correct! This is the NIST definition of cyber or information security.

The protection of information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction in order to provide confidentiality, integrity, and availability.Correct Answer

The state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures taken to achieve this.

The measures taken to protect governmental and military computer and weapons systems from unauthorized use, alteration, disruption or destruction.

QUESTION 4 OF 64

Which three (3) are components of the CIA Triad? Partially correct! Availability is the "A" in CIA. Partially correct! Confidentiality is the "C" in CIA. Partially correct! Integrity is the "I" in CIA.

Information

AvailabilityCorrect Answer

Access

ConfidentialityCorrect Answer

IntegrityCorrect Answer

Cyber

QUESTION 5 OF 64

“A flaw, loophole, oversight, or error that can be exploited to violate system security policy.” Is the definition of which key cybersecurity term? Correct! This is the definition of a cybersecurity vulnerability.

Threat

VulnerabilityCorrect Answer

Risk

Exploit

QUESTION 6 OF 64

“An event, natural or man-made, able to cause a negative impact to an organization.” Is the definition of which key cybersecurity term? Correct! This is the definition of a cybersecurity threat.

ThreatCorrect Answer

Vulnerability

Exploit

Risk

QUESTION 7 OF 64

Most cyber attacks come from which one of the following sources? Correct! Most cyber attacks originate with inside actors.

Natural factors, such as hurricanes, lightning and tornados.

External threats, such as hackers, malware and viruses.

Malicious events, such as an attack orchestrated by a foreign government.

Internal factors, such as current and former employees.Correct Answer

QUESTION 8 OF 64

Vulnerabilities are weaknesses in a system that can be exploited. Which are the two (2) most common ways in which vulnerabilities are introduced to a system? Partially correct! Many vulnerabilities are introduced by inexperienced administrators who leave security holes open to exploition. Partially correct! Many systems are shipped with known and unknown vulnerabilities to worry about... right out of the box!

Many vulnerabilities are introduced to a system by malware such as Trojan horses.

Many vulnerabilities occur as a result of misconfiguration by the system administrator.Correct Answer

Many vulnerabilities are inherent in a systems operating system and cannot be patched, only monitored.

Many systems are shipped with known and unknown security holes, such as insecure default settings.Correct Answer

QUESTION 9 OF 64

Which security role would be responsible for conducting information security assessments for organizations, including analyzing events, alerts and alarms? Correct! It is the Information Security Analyst who conducts security assessments and analyzes all security events. FROM RONALD REAGAN TO WHERE WE ARE TODAY

Information Security AnalystCorrect Answer

Chief Information Security Officer

Information Security Auditor

Information Security Architect

QUESTION 10 OF 64

Which American president first recognized the need for a national policy on cybersecurity? Correct, it was President Ronald Reagan!

George W Bush

Ronald ReaganCorrect Answer

Gerald Ford

Barack Obama

QUESTION 11 OF 64

In addition to specific events, what other factor has led to an enhanced need for strong cybersecurity? Correct! There are many more computing devices of all sizes used by many more people than ever before.

There is nothing illegal about accessing any computer you wish, as long as you do not do harm.

To save money, common operating systems have paid little attention to security and are easily hacked.

Computing devices like PCs and smartphones are now used by a large majority of people.Correct Answer

Weapons systems are now fully automated and can be controlled remotely.

QUESTION 12 OF 64

Between 2010 and 2016 the number of new software vulnerabilities discovered during this 7-year period was in what range? Correct! Between 7000 and 10,000 new software vulnerabilities were discovered in this 7-year period.

50 to 100

1000 to 2000

7000 to 10,000Correct Answer

35,000 to 40,000

QUESTION 13 OF 64

An example of weaponizing a cybervulnerability is the use of the Stuxnet virus. Which attack by a government actor successfully used this virus? Correct! Stuxnet is credited with damaging thousands of highly-sensitive uranium separation centrafuges. CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS

Stuxnet was used by agents acting on behalf of the Russian government to hack Hillary Clinton)s email server.

Stuxnet was used by Edward Snowden to hack US intelligence agency servers and download classified information about secret surveillance programs.

Stuxnet was used to steal an estimated $100M from various banks in the United States and the UK.

Stuxnet was used to disable uranium processing equipment in an Iranian nuclear facility.Correct Answer

QUESTION 14 OF 64

Which three (3) factors make cybersecurity far more difficult now than it was in the past when you only needed to protect the computer? Partially correct! Smartphones are computers that contain massive amounts of data and link us to our bank accounts, credit cards and shopping accounts, to name a few. Partially correct! We have our data spread across far more online accounts and resources than ever before. Partially correct! There is not one standard that all vendor)s support so a cybersecurity analyst must address vulnerabilities from all.

Mobile technology - everyone has a smartphoneCorrect Answer

Data protection - your data is everywhereCorrect Answer

Local nature of business

Multiple different vendors, each supporting different technology and protocolsCorrect Answer

QUESTION 15 OF 64

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: classification, implementation steps, asset control and documentation? Correct, these are all aspects of asset management

Security program

Asset managementCorrect Answer

Administrative controls

Technical controls

QUESTION 16 OF 64

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: policies, procedures, standards, user education, incident response, disaster recovery, compliance and physical security? Correct, these are all aspects of administrative controls

Security program

Asset management

Administrative controlsCorrect Answer

Technical controls

QUESTION 17 OF 64

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: network infrastructure, endpoints, servers, identity management, vulnerability management, monitoring and logging? Correct, these are all aspects of technical controls CYBERSECURITY - A SECURITY ARCHITECT)S PERSPECTIVE

Security program

Asset management

Administrative controls

Technical controlsCorrect Answer

QUESTION 18 OF 64

Which three (3) security challenges face today)s organizations? Partially correct. This is a case of the guards needing guards. Partially correct. An effective attack often starts by disabling the defense. Partially correct. Good security is far from simple.

Protectors have to be right just once

Protection of enforcement structure can complicate solutionsCorrect Answer

Solutions can be attacked themselvesCorrect Answer

Security is not as simple as it seemsCorrect Answer

QUESTION 19 OF 64

In John)s example of friends and enemies, what is the name used to refer to the intruder? Correct. Trudy (intruder) may intercept, delete, add messages

Bob

TrudyCorrect Answer

Boris

Alice

QUESTION 20 OF 64

Only the sender and intended receiver of a message can "understand" the message contents is an example of which basic security concept? Correct! The message is confidential if only the sender and intended receiver can read its contents.

Authentication

ConfidentialityCorrect Answer

Integrity

Availability

QUESTION 21 OF 64

The sender and receiver of a message can positively identity each other)s identity is an example of which basic security concept? Correct! Authentication means that the sender and receiver can positively confirm each other)s identity. WHAT IS CRITICAL THINKING?

AuthenticationCorrect Answer

Integrity

Availability

Confidentiality

QUESTION 22 OF 64

Which is the presenter, Kristin Dahl's definition of Critical Thinking? Correct! Critical thinking involves the controlled and purposeful thinking directed toward a goal.

Critical thinking is a mode the brain goes into during critical or emergency situations.

Critical thinking is the controlled, purposeful thinking directed toward a goal.Correct Answer

Critical thinking is taking on the mindset of your opponent (the hacker for example) and trying to think like him/her.

Critical thinking involves always looking for the flaw or weakness in any given situation.

QUESTION 23 OF 64

The Critical Thinking Model presented places critical thinking at the overlap of which four (4) competencies? Partially correct! this is one of the 4 components of critical thinking.

Critical thinking characteristics (attitudes & behaviors).Correct Answer

The strength necessary to be critical of others who are advocating unsafe practices.

Technical skills and competencies.Correct Answer

Theoretical and experimental knowledge, intellectual skills and competencies.Correct Answer

Interpersonal skills and competencies.Correct Answer

The ability to place yourself in the mindset of an adversary or attacker.

QUESTION 24 OF 64

Put yourself in others' shoes - reframe the problem is an example of which of the 5 Key Skills of Critical Thinking? Correct! It is important to be able to see the points of views of others in order to understand the full context of a situation. HISTORY OF CYBERSECURITY

Understand ContextCorrect Answer

Identify Key Drivers

Consider Alternatives

Challenge Assumptions

QUESTION 25 OF 64

What was shown in the movie War Games that concerned President Reagan?

The movie gave an accurate portayal of the Iran-Contra scandle that could have only come from inside sources.

A teenager hacked into a Pentagon computer that was capable of launching nuclear weapons.Correct Answer

US Army generals did not know how to use the advanced weapons systems they were responsible for.

KGB agents from the USSR were able to hack into Pentagon computer systems and steal plans for advanced US weapons.

QUESTION 26 OF 64

In addition to the movie War Games, what other event made the need for advanced cybersecurity apparent?

The failed Bay of Pigs invasion.

Confirmed reports of Al Qaeda operatives hacking the E-mail servers of US Government agencies.

The attack against the USS Cole while it was in port in Yeman.

9/11Correct Answer

QUESTION 27 OF 64

According to a Forbes Magazine study, the annual cost of cybercrime in the United States alone has reached how much?

$100M

$1B

$10B

$100BCorrect Answer

QUESTION 28 OF 64

Who are Alice, Bob and Trudy?

They are fictional characters used to illustrate how cryptography works.Correct Answer

They were members of British Navel Intelligence who did pioneering work in secure communications that later became known as cryptography.

They are the founders of modern cryptography.

They are the pseudonyms (false names) used by members of the hacktivist group Anonymous.

QUESTION 29 OF 64

Which of the following is considered a legitimate challenge to implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity solution?

Security practices are viewed as being "in the way".

Security architectures require constant effort.

Security is often an after-thought; something that is added at the end of a project rather than baked into the project from the start.

All of the aboveCorrect Answer

QUESTION 30 OF 64

“A defined way to breach the security of an IT system through a vulnerability” is the definition of which key cybersecurity term?

Risk

Vulnerability

Threat

ExploitCorrect Answer

QUESTION 31 OF 64

“A situation involving exposure to a danger.” Is the definition of which key cybersecurity term?

Threat

Exploit

Vulnerability

RiskCorrect Answer

QUESTION 32 OF 64

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: evaluate, create teams, establish baselines, identify and model threats, identify use cases, identify risks, establish monitoring and control requirements?

Security programCorrect Answer

Technical controls

Asset management

Administrative controls

QUESTION 33 OF 64

In the examples using Bob, Alice and Trudy, what aspect of cybersecurity is being illustrated?

The availability of communication that needs to be shared between the 3 friends.

The complexity of communication between people who use different protocols.

The positioning of firewalls that assure the integrity of communication between the 3 friends.

The security of communication between Alice and Bob that risks interception by Trudy.Correct Answer

QUESTION 34 OF 64

Alice sends an unencrypted message to Bob but it is intercepted by Trudy. Trudy reads the message but does not in any way interfere with its content or delivery. Which precept of the CIA Triad would have been violated?

ConfidentialityCorrect Answer

Integrity

Availability

All of the above.

QUESTION 35 OF 64

Alice sends an encrypted message to Bob but it is intercepted by Trudy. Trudy cannot read it so, in anger, she deletes it without allowing its delivery to Bob. Which precept of the CIA Triad would have been violated?

Confidentiality

Integrity

AvailabilityCorrect Answer

All of the above

QUESTION 36 OF 64

Alice sends an encrypted message to Bob but it is intercepted by Trudy. Trudy cannot read it but forwards it on to Bob from an anonymous address she controls. Which precept of the CIA Triad would have been violated?

Confidentiality

IntegrityCorrect Answer

Availability

All of the above

QUESTION 37 OF 64

According to the Vulnerability Assessment Methodology, Vulnerabilities are determined by which 2 factors?

Exposure and Sensitivity

Identify Indicators and Exposure

Sensitivity and Adaptive Capacity

Potential Impacts and Adaptive CapacityCorrect Answer

QUESTION 38 OF 64

According to a 2018 report by Domo, over what period of time do the following things occur: 49,380 videos are uploaded to Instagram, 25,000 gifs are sent on Facebook Messenger, 4.2 million videos are viewed on Snapchat and 473,400 tweets are sent on Twitter?

Every 1 minuteCorrect Answer

Every 1 Second

Every 10 minutes

Every 10 seconds

QUESTION 39 OF 64

Jeff Crume described 5 challenges in security today. Which three (3) of these are challenges because their numbers are increasing rapidly?

Needed knowledge (CORRECT)

Alerts (CORRECT)

Available analysts

Available time

Threats (CORRECT)

QUESTION 40 OF 64

About how many unfilled cybersecurity jobs are expected by the year 2022?

180,000

1.8 million (CORRECT)

180 million

There is expected to be a surplus of available skills by 2022.

QUESTION 41 OF 64

Which is the National Institute of Standards’ (NIST) definition of cybersecurity?

The protection of information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction in order to provide confidentiality, integrity, and availability. (CORRECT)

The state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures taken to achieve this.

The measures taken to protect governmental and military computer and weapons systems from unauthorized use, alteration, disruption or destruction.

QUESTION 42 OF 64

Which three (3) are components of the CIA Triad?

Information

Availability (CORRECT)

Access

Confidentiality (CORRECT)

Integrity (CORRECT)

Cyber

QUESTION 43 OF 64

“A flaw, loophole, oversight, or error that can be exploited to violate system security policy.” Is the definition of which key cybersecurity term?

Threat

Vulnerability (CORRECT)

Risk

Exploit

QUESTION 44 OF 64

“An event, natural or man-made, able to cause a negative impact to an organization.” Is the definition of which key cybersecurity term?

Threat (CORRECT)

Vulnerability

Exploit

Risk

QUESTION 45 OF 64

 Most cyber attacks come from which one of the following sources?

Natural factors, such as hurricanes, lightning and tornados.

External threats, such as hackers, malware and viruses.

Malicious events, such as an attack orchestrated by a foreign government.

Internal factors, such as current and former employees.Correct Answer

QUESTION 46 OF 64

Vulnerabilities are weaknesses in a system that can be exploited. Which are the two (2) most common ways in which vulnerabilities are introduced to a system?

Many vulnerabilities are introduced to a system by malware such as Trojan horses.

Many vulnerabilities occur as a result of misconfiguration by the system administrator.Correct Answer

Many vulnerabilities are inherent in a systems operating system and cannot be patched, only monitored.

Many systems are shipped with known and unknown security holes, such as insecure default settings.Correct Answer

QUESTION 47 OF 64

Which security role would be responsible for conducting information security assessments for organizations, including analyzing events, alerts and alarms?

Information Security AnalystCorrect Answer

Chief Information Security Officer

Information Security Auditor

Information Security Architect

QUESTION 48 OF 64

Which American president first recognized the need for a national policy on cybersecurity?

George W Bush

Ronald ReaganCorrect Answer

Gerald Ford

Barack Obama

QUESTION 49 OF 64

In addition to specific events, what other factor has led to an enhanced need for strong cybersecurity?

There is nothing illegal about accessing any computer you wish, as long as you do not do harm.

To save money, common operating systems have paid little attention to security and are easily hacked.

Computing devices like PCs and smartphones are now used by a large majority of people.Correct Answer

Weapons systems are now fully automated and can be controlled remotely.

QUESTION 50 OF 64

Between 2010 and 2016 the number of new software vulnerabilities discovered during this 7-year period was in what range?

50 to 100

1000 to 2000

7000 to 10,000Correct Answer

35,000 to 40,000

QUESTION 51 OF 64

An example of weaponizing a cybervulnerability is the use of the Stuxnet virus. Which attack by a government actor successfully used this virus?

Stuxnet was used by agents acting on behalf of the Russian government to hack Hillary Clinton’s email server.

Stuxnet was used by Edward Snowden to hack US intelligence agency servers and download classified information about secret surveillance programs.

Stuxnet was used to steal an estimated $100M from various banks in the United States and the UK.

Stuxnet was used to disable uranium processing equipment in an Iranian nuclear facility.Correct Answer

QUESTION 52 OF 64

Which three (3) factors make cybersecurity far more difficult now than it was in the past when you only needed to protect the computer?

Mobile technology – everyone has a smartphoneCorrect Answer

Data protection – your data is everywhereCorrect Answer

Local nature of business

Multiple different vendors, each supporting different technology and protocolsCorrect Answer

QUESTION 53 OF 64

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: classification, implementation steps, asset control and documentation?

Security program

Asset managementCorrect Answer

Administrative controls

Technical controls

QUESTION 54 OF 64

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: policies, procedures, standards, user education, incident response, disaster recovery, compliance and physical security?

Security program

Asset management

Administrative controlsCorrect Answer

Technical controls

QUESTION 55 OF 64

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: network infrastructure, endpoints, servers, identity management, vulnerability management, monitoring and logging?

Security program

Asset management

Administrative controls

Technical controlsCorrect Answer

QUESTION 56 OF 64

Which three (3) security challenges face today’s organizations?

Protectors have to be right just once

Protection of enforcement structure can complicate solutionsCorrect Answer

Solutions can be attacked themselvesCorrect Answer

Security is not as simple as it seemsCorrect Answer

QUESTION 57 OF 64

In John’s example of friends and enemies, what is the name used to refer to the intruder?

Bob

TrudyCorrect Answer

Boris

Alice

QUESTION 58 OF 64

Only the sender and intended receiver of a message can “understand” the message contents is an example of which basic security concept?

Authentication

ConfidentialityCorrect Answer

Integrity

Availability

QUESTION 59 OF 64

The sender and receiver of a message can positively identity each other’s identity is an example of which basic security concept?

AuthenticationCorrect Answer

Integrity

Availability

Confidentiality

QUESTION 60 OF 64

Which is the presenter, Kristin Dahl’s definition of Critical Thinking?

Critical thinking is a mode the brain goes into during critical or emergency situations.

Critical thinking is the controlled, purposeful thinking directed toward a goal.Correct Answer

Critical thinking is taking on the mindset of your opponent (the hacker for example) and trying to think like him/her.

Critical thinking involves always looking for the flaw or weakness in any given situation.

QUESTION 61 OF 64

The Critical Thinking Model presented places critical thinking at the overlap of which four (4) competencies?

Critical thinking characteristics (attitudes & behaviors).Correct Answer

The strength necessary to be critical of others who are advocating unsafe practices.

Technical skills and competencies.Correct Answer

Theoretical and experimental knowledge, intellectual skills and competencies.Correct Answer

Interpersonal skills and competencies.Correct Answer

The ability to place yourself in the mindset of an adversary or attacker.

QUESTION 62 OF 64

Put yourself in others’ shoes – reframe the problem is an example of which of the 5 Key  Skills of Critical Thinking?

Understand ContextCorrect Answer

Identify Key Drivers

Consider Alternatives

Challenge Assumptions

QUESTION 63 OF 64

Alice sends an encrypted message to Bob but it is intercepted by Trudy.  Trudy cannot read it so, in anger, she deletes it without allowing its delivery to Bob. Which precept of the CIA Triad would have been violated?

Confidentiality

Integrity

AvailabilityCorrect Answer

All of the above

QUESTION 64 OF 64

According to a 2018 report by Domo, over what period of time do the following things occur: 49,380 videos are uploaded to Instagram, 25,000 gifs are sent on Facebook Messenger, 4.2 million videos are viewed on Snapchat and 473,400 tweets are sent on Twitter? 

Every 1 minuteCorrect Answer

Every 1 Second

Every 10 minutes

Every 10 seconds

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Jeff Crume described 5 challenges in security today. Which three (3) of these are challenges because their numbers are increasing rapidly? Partially correct! A cybersecurity analyst can never know enough as new systems come online and new vulnerabilities are exposed. Partially correct! The number of alerts that must be analysed is rising rapidly. Partially correct! The number of threats facing a cybersecurity analyst is rising rapidly.

💡Select all 3 correct answers before submitting (0 of 3 selected).

Needed knowledge

Alerts

Available analysts

Available time

Threats

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PRACTICE QUIZ

About how many unfilled cybersecurity jobs are expected by the year 2022? Correct! There will be many jobs available to those with the right skills. WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT CYBERSECURITY?

Which is the National Institute of Standards’ (NIST) definition of cybersecurity? Correct! This is the NIST definition of cyber or information security.

Which three (3) are components of the CIA Triad? Partially correct! Availability is the "A" in CIA. Partially correct! Confidentiality is the "C" in CIA. Partially correct! Integrity is the "I" in CIA.

“A flaw, loophole, oversight, or error that can be exploited to violate system security policy.” Is the definition of which key cybersecurity term? Correct! This is the definition of a cybersecurity vulnerability.

“An event, natural or man-made, able to cause a negative impact to an organization.” Is the definition of which key cybersecurity term? Correct! This is the definition of a cybersecurity threat.

Most cyber attacks come from which one of the following sources? Correct! Most cyber attacks originate with inside actors.

Which American president first recognized the need for a national policy on cybersecurity? Correct, it was President Ronald Reagan!

In addition to specific events, what other factor has led to an enhanced need for strong cybersecurity? Correct! There are many more computing devices of all sizes used by many more people than ever before.

Between 2010 and 2016 the number of new software vulnerabilities discovered during this 7-year period was in what range? Correct! Between 7000 and 10,000 new software vulnerabilities were discovered in this 7-year period.

An example of weaponizing a cybervulnerability is the use of the Stuxnet virus. Which attack by a government actor successfully used this virus? Correct! Stuxnet is credited with damaging thousands of highly-sensitive uranium separation centrafuges. CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: classification, implementation steps, asset control and documentation? Correct, these are all aspects of asset management

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: policies, procedures, standards, user education, incident response, disaster recovery, compliance and physical security? Correct, these are all aspects of administrative controls

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: network infrastructure, endpoints, servers, identity management, vulnerability management, monitoring and logging? Correct, these are all aspects of technical controls CYBERSECURITY - A SECURITY ARCHITECT)S PERSPECTIVE

Which three (3) security challenges face today)s organizations? Partially correct. This is a case of the guards needing guards. Partially correct. An effective attack often starts by disabling the defense. Partially correct. Good security is far from simple.

In John)s example of friends and enemies, what is the name used to refer to the intruder? Correct. Trudy (intruder) may intercept, delete, add messages

Only the sender and intended receiver of a message can "understand" the message contents is an example of which basic security concept? Correct! The message is confidential if only the sender and intended receiver can read its contents.

The sender and receiver of a message can positively identity each other)s identity is an example of which basic security concept? Correct! Authentication means that the sender and receiver can positively confirm each other)s identity. WHAT IS CRITICAL THINKING?

Which is the presenter, Kristin Dahl's definition of Critical Thinking? Correct! Critical thinking involves the controlled and purposeful thinking directed toward a goal.

The Critical Thinking Model presented places critical thinking at the overlap of which four (4) competencies? Partially correct! this is one of the 4 components of critical thinking.

Put yourself in others' shoes - reframe the problem is an example of which of the 5 Key Skills of Critical Thinking? Correct! It is important to be able to see the points of views of others in order to understand the full context of a situation. HISTORY OF CYBERSECURITY

What was shown in the movie War Games that concerned President Reagan?

In addition to the movie War Games, what other event made the need for advanced cybersecurity apparent?

According to a Forbes Magazine study, the annual cost of cybercrime in the United States alone has reached how much?

Who are Alice, Bob and Trudy?

Which of the following is considered a legitimate challenge to implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity solution?

“A defined way to breach the security of an IT system through a vulnerability” is the definition of which key cybersecurity term?

“A situation involving exposure to a danger.” Is the definition of which key cybersecurity term?

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: evaluate, create teams, establish baselines, identify and model threats, identify use cases, identify risks, establish monitoring and control requirements?

In the examples using Bob, Alice and Trudy, what aspect of cybersecurity is being illustrated?

Alice sends an unencrypted message to Bob but it is intercepted by Trudy. Trudy reads the message but does not in any way interfere with its content or delivery. Which precept of the CIA Triad would have been violated?

Alice sends an encrypted message to Bob but it is intercepted by Trudy. Trudy cannot read it so, in anger, she deletes it without allowing its delivery to Bob. Which precept of the CIA Triad would have been violated?

Alice sends an encrypted message to Bob but it is intercepted by Trudy. Trudy cannot read it but forwards it on to Bob from an anonymous address she controls. Which precept of the CIA Triad would have been violated?

According to the Vulnerability Assessment Methodology, Vulnerabilities are determined by which 2 factors?

According to a 2018 report by Domo, over what period of time do the following things occur: 49,380 videos are uploaded to Instagram, 25,000 gifs are sent on Facebook Messenger, 4.2 million videos are viewed on Snapchat and 473,400 tweets are sent on Twitter?

Jeff Crume described 5 challenges in security today. Which three (3) of these are challenges because their numbers are increasing rapidly?

About how many unfilled cybersecurity jobs are expected by the year 2022?

Which is the National Institute of Standards’ (NIST) definition of cybersecurity?

Which three (3) are components of the CIA Triad?

“A flaw, loophole, oversight, or error that can be exploited to violate system security policy.” Is the definition of which key cybersecurity term?

“An event, natural or man-made, able to cause a negative impact to an organization.” Is the definition of which key cybersecurity term?

&nbsp;Most cyber attacks come from which one of the following sources?

Vulnerabilities are weaknesses in a system that can be exploited. Which are the two (2) most common ways in which vulnerabilities are introduced to a system?

Which security role would be responsible for conducting information security assessments for organizations, including analyzing events, alerts and alarms?

Which American president first recognized the need for a national policy on cybersecurity?

In addition to specific events, what other factor has led to an enhanced need for strong cybersecurity?

Between 2010 and 2016 the number of new software vulnerabilities discovered during this 7-year period was in what range?

An example of weaponizing a cybervulnerability is the use of the Stuxnet virus. Which attack by a government actor successfully used this virus?

Which three (3) factors make cybersecurity far more difficult now than it was in the past when you only needed to protect the computer?

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: classification, implementation steps, asset control and documentation?

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: policies, procedures, standards, user education, incident response, disaster recovery, compliance and physical security?

Which aspect of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity includes these items: network infrastructure, endpoints, servers, identity management, vulnerability management, monitoring and logging?

Which three (3) security challenges face today&#8217;s organizations?

In John&#8217;s example of friends and enemies, what is the name used to refer to the intruder?

Only the sender and intended receiver of a message can &#8220;understand&#8221; the message contents is an example of which basic security concept?

The sender and receiver of a message can positively identity each other&#8217;s identity is an example of which basic security concept?

Which is the presenter, Kristin Dahl&#8217;s definition of Critical Thinking?

The Critical Thinking Model presented places critical thinking at the overlap of which four (4) competencies?

Put yourself in others&#8217; shoes &#8211; reframe the problem is an example of which of the 5 Key&nbsp; Skills of Critical Thinking?

Alice sends an encrypted message to Bob but it is intercepted by Trudy.&nbsp; Trudy cannot read it so, in anger, she deletes it without allowing its delivery to Bob. Which precept of the CIA Triad would have been violated?

According to a 2018 report by Domo, over what period of time do the following things occur: 49,380 videos are uploaded to Instagram, 25,000 gifs are sent on Facebook Messenger, 4.2 million videos are viewed on Snapchat and 473,400 tweets are sent on Twitter?&nbsp;

Ready to test your recall?

Most cyber attacks come from which one of the following sources?

Which three (3) security challenges face today’s organizations?

In John’s example of friends and enemies, what is the name used to refer to the intruder?

Only the sender and intended receiver of a message can “understand” the message contents is an example of which basic security concept?

The sender and receiver of a message can positively identity each other’s identity is an example of which basic security concept?

Which is the presenter, Kristin Dahl’s definition of Critical Thinking?

Put yourself in others’ shoes – reframe the problem is an example of which of the 5 Key Skills of Critical Thinking?

Alice sends an encrypted message to Bob but it is intercepted by Trudy. Trudy cannot read it so, in anger, she deletes it without allowing its delivery to Bob. Which precept of the CIA Triad would have been violated?

According to a 2018 report by Domo, over what period of time do the following things occur: 49,380 videos are uploaded to Instagram, 25,000 gifs are sent on Facebook Messenger, 4.2 million videos are viewed on Snapchat and 473,400 tweets are sent on Twitter?