Digital Forensics
What does the acronym DFIR stand for?
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
What are the "big four" consulting firms?
EY, KPMG, PwC, Deloitte
What does the acronym CIA triad stand for?
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
What is the name of the only zero-net carbon building on campus?
ETEC
How many candles are on a menorah?
Nine
What is the main purpose of a write blocker in forensic imaging?
To prevent modification of the original evidence during acquisition
What does the SWOT acronym stand for?
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
What is the process of disguising data so that only authorized users can read it?
Encryption
What was the original name of UAlbany when it was founded in 1844?
New York State Normal School
What red plant is commonly associated with Christmas decor?
Poinsettia
What hashing algorithm is commonly used in forensic imaging tools to ensure data integrity?
MD5
What is the term used to describe a brief, high-level overview that summarizes a project’s goals, findings, or recommendations?
Executive Summary
What cyber defense tool monitors network traffic for malicious activity and alerts security teams?
IDS (Intrusion Detection System)
Who was UAlbany's first mascot?
Pedguin the Penguin
What is the name of the holiday celebrated by lighting a kinara?
Kwanzaa
Name the forensic imaging tool that creates a bit-for-bit copy of a drive and is commonly used in forensics labs.
FTK Imager
In case interviews, what is the structured approach candidates use to estimate values based on logic rather than exact numbers?
Market Sizing
What’s the term for a vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor and has no patch?
Zero-Day
What school outside of the United States was UAlbany designed after?
Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
What country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What file system artifact tracks file creation, modification, and access timestamps on Windows systems?
The MFT (Master File Table)
What is the name of the widely used consulting framework that analyzes an industry’s competitive pressures using five key forces?
Porter's Five Forces
What are the three factors of Multi-Factor Authentication?
Something you are, Something you have, Something you know
Which UAlbany alumni won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry this year?
Omar Yaghi
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas," how many total gifts are given?
364