Security Awareness-The Basics
Which of the Following best describes phishing?
A) The use of email to steal information or infect computers and devices with malware.
B) The hacking of networks and computers
C) The use of shoulder surfing to illegally spy on someone.
D) A highly technical process that criminals use to steal money
A) The use of email to steal information or infect computers and devices with malware.
If your co-worker asks to use your login credentials to access something, you should let them.
A) True
B) False
B) False
It is Safe to download apps from any service or website.
A)True
B) False
B) False
Everyone in your household should have access to the administrator account on your computers and devices.
A) True
B) False
B) False
What should you do to avoid falling for a spoofed email?
A) Handle requests for sensitive information or money with a high-level of skepticism
B) Look for intentionally misspelled sender addresses
C) Read it carefully, and watch for any odd language or bad grammar.
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Shredders should be used for:
A) Shredding all personal papers
B) Shredding most office documents
C) Anything that you want to remain confidential both at home and at work
D) Shredding every single sheet of paper you throw away.
C) Anything that you want to remain confidential both at home and at work
If you notice anything strange- such as a secured door left open or someone who doesn't belong- do this immediately:
A) Report the incident
B) Make note of the incident and report it only if it happens twice
C) Ignore the situation
D) Assume its a random situation that is of no threat to our organization
A) Report the incident
Choose the most accurate statement about smartphones:
A) They are mini computers and deserve the same level of security awareness
B) They are unlikely to contract viruses or malware
C) They are difficult to lose or steal
D) There's no reason to password protect them
A) They are mini computers and deserve the same level of security awareness
In order to help you remember your logins and passwords for online accounts, you should:
A) Store them in a document on your desktop
B) Write them down
C) Save them in an email
D) Get a password manager
D) Get a password manager
What are some ways to avoid being targeted by scammers?
A) Plan to never use to internet
B) Never use IM services such as Yahoo Messenger and Skype.
C) You can't avoid it
D) Limit the amount of personal information you make public, set you social media profiles to private , and use common sense
D) Limit the amount of personal information you make public, set you social media profiles to private , and use common sense
Personal Devices should be backed up:
A) When you are about to replace them
B) Every Year
C) After Vacation
D) Everyday
D) Everyday
One of your main responsibilities here at work is:
A) Knowing when, and who, to ask for help in the event of a security incident
B) Backing up files regularly
C) Scanning for viruses
D) Memorizing organizational policies
A) Knowing when, and who, to ask for help in the event of a security incident
If you've been issued a smart device from our organization you should:
A) Install all of the apps and services you use on your personal devices.
B) Never connect it to the internet
C) Follow organizational policy about what apps and services you're allowed to install
D) Use it only at work
C) Follow organizational policy about what apps and services you're allowed to install
When you set up a router or a smart device at home for the first time, what should you do immediately?
A) You should print out a copy of the device's username and password so you can log in easily
B) You should register it with the manufacturer so you can get the warranty
C) You should change the default username and password.
D) You should take pictures of the serial number.
C) You should change the default username and password.
You receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from your bank. They tell you there's something wrong with your mortgage account and they need to give them some personal information to verify your identity. What should you do?
A) Give them the information they are asking for. They only want to help
B) Hang up and call the number on the back of your bank card or the main website, to speak to your customer service
C) Try to get them to reveal personal information about themselves
D) Hang up and call the police
B) Hang up and call the number on the back of your bank card or the main website, to speak to your customer service
Information Security is all about:
A) People
B) A balance of people, cyber, and physical security
C) Encrypting files regularly
D) Technology
B) A balance of people, cyber, and physical security
Our Organizational policies:
A) Apply at the office, but not when at home, in a hotel, or while travelling
B) Accurately predict what the next big security threat will be
C) Tell you how to be a security expert and how to fix your computer
D) Are meant to be followed all of the time
D) Are meant to be followed all of the time
Public WIFI is generally:
A) Safe to use no matter where you go
B) A security risk and should be avoided
C) Faster than using mobile data and therefore a better option
D) No different than private WIFI as long as it has a password
B) A security risk and should be avoided
Which statement most accurately reflects personal security?
A) You don't need to worry about phishing emails because cybercriminals only target businesses.
B) You should apply some of our organization's security policies to your household because security awareness is just as important at home
C) Backing up personal data only needs to be done a few times a year.
D) Security awareness is not something you need to worry about in your personal life
B) You should apply some of our organization's security policies to your household because security awareness is just as important at home
You receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from our organization's help desk. They say they need your password in order to update your computer. What do you do?
A) Hand over your password so your computer gets updated.
B) Tell them you already updated your computer and hang up.
C) Ask a coworker what to do
D) Hang up and report the incident ASAP
D) Hang up and report the incident ASAP