ICS Security Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities

Question 1

What is a common cybersecurity threat to ICS environments?

Accepted Answer

Ransomware attacks

Answer

Email spam

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Software updates

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Power surges

Question 2

Why are ICS networks often more vulnerable than traditional IT networks?

Accepted Answer

They rely on outdated, unpatched systems

Answer

They use cloud-based tools

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They are disconnected from physical assets

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They have advanced security built-in

Question 3

Which attack targets ICS devices by modifying their firmware?

Accepted Answer

Firmware tampering

Answer

Phishing

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Man-in-the-middle

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Social engineering

Question 4

What is the impact of denial-of-service (DoS) attacks on ICS?

Accepted Answer

Loss of system availability

Answer

Faster network performance

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Increased operator visibility

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Firmware updates

Question 5

Which vulnerability is created by using shared or default passwords?

Accepted Answer

Credential reuse

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Strong encryption

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Redundancy protocols

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Token rotation

Question 6

What is a common result of a successful ICS cyberattack?

Accepted Answer

Operational disruption or damage

Answer

Improved throughput

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Enhanced user experience

Answer

Increased device battery life