Test Your Cybersecurity Knowledge Today!
Businesses today need to increase their cybersecurity awareness and our 10 question quiz will help you access your knowledge. Answers are at the bottom of the blog but no cheating 🙂
- What is a phishing attack? a. An attack that injects malware into a system to steal data b. An attack that impersonates a trusted entity to trick a user into revealing sensitive information c. An attack that exploits a vulnerability in software to gain unauthorized access
What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)? a. A security control that requires multiple forms of identification to access a system or application b. A security control that encrypts data to prevent unauthorized access c. A security control that monitors network traffic to detect and prevent attacks
What is the purpose of a firewall? a. To prevent unauthorized access to a network or device b. To encrypt data transmitted between devices c. To monitor network traffic for malicious activity
What is a VPN? a. A virtual private network that provides a secure connection over the internet b. A vulnerability protection network that prevents hackers from accessing sensitive data c. A virus protection network that detects and removes malware
What is the purpose of an antivirus program? a. To prevent unauthorized access to a network or device b. To encrypt data transmitted between devices c. To detect and remove malware from a system
What is a vulnerability? a. A weakness in a system that can be exploited to gain unauthorized access b. A type of malware that infects systems and spreads rapidly c. A security control that detects and prevents attacks
What is a DDoS attack? a. An attack that injects malware into a system to steal data b. An attack that exploits a vulnerability in software to gain unauthorized access c. An attack that floods a network with traffic to make it unavailable
What is ransomware? a. A type of malware that encrypts a user’s data and demands payment to unlock it b. A type of malware that steals a user’s data and sells it on the black market c. A type of malware that spreads through email attachments and infects systems
What is social engineering? a. A type of attack that exploits a vulnerability in software to gain unauthorized access b. A type of attack that impersonates a trusted entity to trick a user into revealing sensitive information c. A type of attack that injects malware into a system to steal data
What is the best way to prevent a cyber attack? a. Install antivirus software on all devices b. Train employees on cybersecurity best practices c. Block all incoming traffic to the network
Here are the answers to the quiz:
What is a phishing attack? Answer: b. An attack that impersonates a trusted entity to trick a user into revealing sensitive information
What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)? Answer: a. A security control that requires multiple forms of identification to access a system or application
What is the purpose of a firewall? Answer: a. To prevent unauthorized access to a network or device
What is a VPN? Answer: a. A virtual private network that provides a secure connection over the internet
What is the purpose of an antivirus program? Answer: c. To detect and remove malware from a system
What is a vulnerability? Answer: a. A weakness in a system that can be exploited to gain unauthorized access
What is a DDoS attack? Answer: c. An attack that floods a network with traffic to make it unavailable
What is ransomware? Answer: a. A type of malware that encrypts a user’s data and demands payment to unlock it
What is social engineering? Answer: b. A type of attack that impersonates a trusted entity to trick a user into revealing sensitive information
What is the best way to prevent a cyber attack? Answer: b. Train employees on cybersecurity best practices
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