Data Management
What is Cloud Storage?
Storage of data on remote servers accessed via the internet.
What is cybersecurity?
The process of protecting digital data, systems, and networks from cyber attacks.
What is AI?
Artificial intelligence—machines performing tasks that require human-like intelligence.
What is globalization?
Increasing global integration of economies, cultures, technology, and politics.
What is futuring?
Systematic exploration of possible, probable, and preferred futures.
Name one company that provides cloud data storage services.
Examples include Google, Amazon (AWS), Microsoft (Azure).
Give one example of a cyber attack.
Examples: phishing, ransomware, malware, denial of service.
Name one way AI helps cybersecurity
AI can detect abnormal patterns (possible attacks) in real-time.
Name one job sector that has lost jobs due to automation and globalization.
Travel agents, bank tellers, manufacturing.
Name one method used in futuring.
Scanning, Brainstorming, Visualizing, STEEP/DEGEST, Futures Wheel
What is a data lake? How is it different than a database?
Data lake = central repository for raw, unstructured/structured data; database = organized structured data (tables/records).
True or False: Cyber attacks worldwide increased by 7% in Q1 of 2023.
What is a risk of relying only on AI for security?
AI can make mistakes or be fooled; may be biased or miss new attack types.
What is illustrated by the “elephant chart” in globalization studies?
Unequal growth—some global populations gain income, others lose or stagnate.
What’s the difference between a probable and a preferred future?
Probable = most likely based on current trends; preferred = most desirable by a group/individual.
What is “data governance” in organizations?
Data governance is the management of data availability, usability, integrity, and security.
In cybersecurity, what does “phishing” mean?
Attempting to trick users into revealing sensitive data, often via fake emails or websites
Give one example of bias affecting an AI system in a cybersecurity context.
An AI may wrongly flag certain types of traffic/users based on flawed training data.
How can AI positively impact global workforces?
By automating repetitive tasks, offering new job roles, enabling remote collaboration.
Describe a way an organization can use futuring to prepare for cybersecurity risks.
By mapping potential threat scenarios and developing contingency plans.
List two risks of storing sensitive data in the cloud and two ways to protect it.
Risks: unauthorized access, data breaches. Protections: encryption, access controls.
Name two best practices to strengthen cybersecurity in a business.
Strong passwords/multi-factor authentication; regular updates/patching; employee training; data backups.
What is required to use AI responsibly in cybersecurity? (List 3 factors)
Human oversight, diverse training data to avoid bias, ongoing updates/ adaptation.
List two ways globalization and AI can increase inequality.
Job displacement in vulnerable sectors; higher rewards for highly skilled/global workers.
Why is it important to consider multiple futures when making decisions about technology and work?
Helps organizations adapt, avoid blind spots, and prepare for uncertainty and disruption.