Basics
What does the "C" in the CIA triad stand for?
Confidentiality
What does DoS stand for?
Denial of Service
Gaining higher-level access without permission
An unskilled hacker using others’ tools
What does a firewall do?
Blocks unauthorized access
What is unauthorized access?
Access without permission
What is cyber security?
Protecting computers, networks, and data
What is phishing?
Tricking people into giving personal data
What motivates a hacktivist?
Social or political goals
What is penetration testing?
Testing a system for weaknesses
What is data theft?
Stealing information
What are the three parts of the CIA triad?
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
What is malware?
Malicious software
Who is an insider attacker?
Someone inside an organization
What is encryption?
Scrambling data to protect it
What happens during a DoS attack?
A system is overloaded
What is the purpose of the CIA triad?
To ensure data is secure, accurate, and accessible
What is a botnet?
A network of infected computers
What does a vulnerability broker sell?
Security flaws
What is the purpose of anti-malware software?
Detect and remove harmful software
What is information disclosure?
Sharing private data
What is integrity in the CIA triad?
Ensuring data is accurate and trustworthy
What is an escalation of privileges attack?
Gaining higher-level access without permission
What is one motivation for a state-sponsored attacker?
Spying
What is patch management?
Updating software to fix security issues
What is one way to prevent data loss?
Regular backups