Cyber Basics
This is something valuable that you want to protect, such as your account or personal data.
What is an asset?
A deceptive message designed to trick you into giving away information.
What is phishing?
Harmful software designed to damage, spy on, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access.
What is malware?
This security practice uses a long, unique password or passphrase for each important account.
What are strong, unique passwords?
Reusing the same password on multiple accounts creates this major security risk.
What is credential reuse?
This three-part model stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
What is the CIA triad?
Pretending to be a trusted person, website, or organization is called this.
What is spoofing?
This type of malware attaches to a file or program and often requires user action to spread.
What is a virus?
This adds an extra layer of protection beyond just a password.
What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
A tool that can generate and securely store unique passwords.
What is a password manager?
This CIA principle means information should be accurate and not changed without authorization.
What is integrity?
Urgent threats, unexpected prizes, and requests for passwords are common examples of these.
What are phishing red flags?
This type of malware can spread itself across networks.
What is a worm?
This network security technology filters traffic according to security rules.
What is a firewall?
A fingerprint is an example of this MFA factor.
What is something you are?
This CIA principle means authorized users can access a system when they need it.
What is availability?
If you receive a suspicious message, you should verify it using this type of route instead of clicking its link.
What is a known, trusted, or official route?
This malware secretly collects information about a user or their activities.
What is spyware?
This security system detects suspicious activity and sends alerts.
What is an IDS, or Intrusion Detection System?
A security key/token or authenticator app is usually an example of this MFA factor.
What is something you have?
A weakness in a system that could be used to cause harm.
What is a vulnerability?
A website can have HTTPS and still be this.
What is a scam or malicious website?
This malware may encrypt or lock files and demand payment.
What is ransomware?
This system can detect suspicious network activity and actively attempt to block it.
What is an IPS, or Intrusion Prevention System?
A password or PIN is an example of this MFA factor.
What is something you know?