Despite all the technology advances in hardware and software, the number 1 vulnerability to your business is your employees.
Training your employees on cybersecurity posture is a good practice and something we recommend on a monthly basis.

Since it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month we’ve created a fun cybersecurity quiz to share with your staff!
(answer key at the bottom of the page)

Cybersecurity Quiz Questions:

1. What does the term “phishing” refer to in cybersecurity? a) A type of malware b) A method of social engineering c) Encrypting data d) A hardware firewall

2. Which of the following is NOT considered a strong password? a) 123456 b) P@ssw0rd! c) Tr0ub4dor&3 d) $ecurePa$$

3. What does VPN stand for in the context of cybersecurity? a) Very Private Network b) Virtual Private Network c) Virus Protection Network d) Virtual Public Network

4. Which cybersecurity attack involves flooding a network or website with excessive traffic to make it unavailable? a) Ransomware b) Phishing c) DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) d) SQL Injection

5. What is a firewall in the context of cybersecurity? a) A protective suit for hackers b) A software or hardware security barrier c) A type of virus d) A cybersecurity certification

6. Which of the following is a common two-factor authentication (2FA) method? a) Entering a username and password b) Fingerprint scan c) Reciting a passphrase d) Taking a selfie

7. What does “HTTPS” stand for in a website’s URL, and why is it important for security? a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure; it encrypts data transmitted between the website and the user b) Hypertext Transfer Protocol Standard; it speeds up website loading times c) Hypertext Transmission and Protection System; it tracks user behavior on the website d) Hyper Transfer Encryption Protocol; it prevents access to the website

8. What is the primary purpose of a security patch in cybersecurity? a) To protect against malware b) To enhance user experience c) To fix vulnerabilities and weaknesses in software d) To increase network speed

9. What does the acronym “IoT” stand for in the context of cybersecurity? a) Internet of Things b) Internet of Threats c) Internal Office Technology d) Internet of Tokens

10. What is the best practice for disposing of old hard drives to protect sensitive data? a) Throw them in the trash b) Recycle them at a local electronics store c) Use data wiping software to securely erase all data d) Leave them in a public place for someone else to find

Answer Key:

1. b) A method of social engineering
2. a) 123456
3. b) Virtual Private Network
4. c) DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)
5. b) A software or hardware security barrier
6. b) Fingerprint scan
7. a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure; it encrypts data transmitted between the website and the user
8. c) To fix vulnerabilities and weaknesses in software
9. a) Internet of Things
10. c) Use data wiping software to securely erase all data