Cyber Security Cyber Security 2

Question 1

An attacker intercepts and alters communication between two parties without their knowledge. What type of attack is this?

Accepted Answer

Man-in-the-middle attack

Answer

A man-in-the-middle attack secretly relays and possibly alters messages between two parties who believe they are communicating directly.

Question 2

Which principle ensures that data has not been altered or tampered with during transmission?

Accepted Answer

Integrity

Answer

Integrity guarantees that information remains accurate and unmodified during storage or transit.

Question 3

A user receives an email appearing to be from their bank asking them to verify login details via a link. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Phishing

Answer

Phishing uses deceptive messages impersonating trusted entities to trick users into revealing sensitive information.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

Accepted Answer

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic

Answer

A firewall enforces rules that filter network traffic between trusted and untrusted networks.

Question 5

Which of the following is the strongest form of authentication?

Accepted Answer

Multi-factor authentication

Answer

Multi-factor authentication combines two or more independent credential types, making compromise far harder.

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