The Basics
This is the act of protecting computers and networks from digital attacks.
A good password should be at least this many characters long.
What is 8 (or more)?
Suspicious emails trying to trick you into giving information are called this.
What is phishing?
Software that is designed to harm a computer or steal data.
What is malware?
This software helps detect and remove computer viruses.
What is antivirus software?
Hardware like a laptop or phone connected to a network is often called this.
What is a device? OR What is a endpoint?
Adding a second way to verify who you are is called this.
What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
A small lock icon in your browser means the site uses this.
What is HTTPS or SSL/TLS encryption?
This type of malware locks your files and demands payment.
What is ransomware?
This acts as a gatekeeper, allowing or blocking network traffic.
What is a firewall?
This unique address identifies a device on a network.
What is an IP Address?
Using your fingerprint or face to log in is called this type of authentication.
What is biometric authentication?
A website that pretends to be legitimate but steals your data is a ___.
What is a spoof or fake website?
Malware that hides inside another program and activates later.
What is a Trojan Horse?
Regularly doing this keeps your system secure with the latest fixes.
What is updating or patching?
A private network that connects computers inside an organization.
What is a Local Area Network? OR What is a LAN?
Using “password123” or your birthday is an example of this.
What is a weak password?
When you post too much personal info online, you increase this.
What is your security risk or attack surface?
Malware that can copy itself and spread to other systems.
What is a worm?
Backing up data helps protect against this kind of loss.
What is data loss or ransomware damage?
This is the largest global network connecting computers worldwide.
What is the internet?
A program that stores and encrypts your passwords safely.
What is a password manager?
This kind of Wi-Fi network can be dangerous because anyone can connect.
What is public Wi-Fi?
This malware secretly records what keys you press.
What is a keylogger?
This model assumes no device or user should be trusted automatically.
What is Zero Trust?