Practice Key Concepts (1.3) - Introduction to Cyber Security

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Question 1.
What is a threat in cyber security?
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Think of direct attacks like malware.
Question 2.
How do you define a vulnerability?
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Consider software that isn't updated.
3Question 3.
What is a threat in cyber security?
- A weakness in a system
- A method of cyber attack
- A potential cause of harm
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Remember, threats lead to incidents.
4Question 4.
True or False: A vulnerability is a strength of a system.
- True
- False
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Think of vulnerabilities as points to exploit.
Question 5.
A company has an outdated security system that has been compromised multiple times. Analyze the situation, identify its vulnerabilities, threats, and potential risk level.
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Evaluate the consequences of previous breaches.
Question 6.
Propose a security enhancement plan for an organization facing constant phishing attempts and malware threats.
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Consider multi-layered protection strategies.

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