Protecting Your Biz
Despite firewalls and antivirus software, this group is often considered an organization's first line of defense against cyberattacks because they can identify and report suspicious activity.
Who are Employees
This type of malware attaches itself to legitimate files or programs and spreads when the infected file is opened or executed, often causing damage to systems or data.
What is a Virus
This cybersecurity tool acts like a security guard, blocking unauthorized access to a computer or network while allowing approved traffic through.
What is a Firewall
This type of hacker illegally gains access to systems, networks, or data for personal gain, financial profit, espionage, or malicious purposes.
What is a Black Hat Attacker
This cybersecurity tool acts like a security guard, blocking unauthorized access to a computer or network while allowing approved traffic through.
What is a Firewall
This type of malware is a self-replicating program that spreads automatically across networks and systems without needing to attach itself to another file or program.
What are Worms
This security tool scans files and programs for malware and helps prevent infections before they can damage a system.
What is an Antivirus Program
This type of hacker operates between ethical and malicious hackers, often accessing systems without permission but typically without the intent to cause harm or steal data.
What is a Grey Hat Attacker?
This cybersecurity framework describes the stages of a cyberattack, from reconnaissance and weaponization to exploitation, installation, command and control, and actions on objectives.
What is a Kill Chain
This type of cyberattack attempts to make a system, network, or website unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic or resource requests from a single source.
What is a DoS Attack
This software protects users from malicious programs that spy on their online activity, capture passwords, or gather personal data.
What is Anti-Spyware
Rather than seeking financial gain, these hackers launch cyberattacks to support a cause, protest an issue, or raise public awareness.
What are Hacktivists
Hackers and security professionals use this technique to check which doors and windows on a network are open and listening for connections.
What is Port Scanning
These infected computers appear normal to their owners but are remotely controlled by cybercriminals to perform attacks without the owner's knowledge.
What are Zombies
This acronym stands for the name of a wireless network that users see when connecting their devices to Wi-Fi.
What is an SSID
Backed by national governments, these cyber attackers conduct espionage, steal sensitive information, or carry out cyber warfare against strategic targets.
What are State-Sponsored Attackers
Developed by Cisco, this technology tracks who is communicating with whom on a network, how much data is being transferred, and for how long.
What is NetFlow
This type of cyberattack overwhelms a server, website, or network with massive amounts of traffic from multiple compromised devices, making the service unavailable to legitimate users.
What is a DDoS Attack
This security method requires users to provide two different forms of identification; such as a password and a code sent to their phone, before gaining access to an account.
What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?
This type of hacker is authorized to test an organization's security defenses by identifying vulnerabilities before malicious attackers can exploit them.
What is a White Hat Attacker