IOT IoT Security 3

Question 1

What is 'secure boot' in the context of IoT device security?

Accepted Answer

A process ensuring only trusted software runs during device startup

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A method to speed up device startup

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An encrypted storage partition

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A remote access protocol

Question 2

Which privacy regulation affects US IoT manufacturers regarding data collected from children under 13?

Accepted Answer

COPPA

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GDPR

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HIPAA

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CCPA

Question 3

What is a 'replay attack' in IoT security?

Accepted Answer

Capturing and retransmitting valid data packets to deceive a system

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Replaying video footage from security cameras

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Resetting a device to factory settings

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Looping firmware update attempts

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'zero trust security' as applied to IoT networks?

Accepted Answer

Never trusting any device by default; always verifying before granting access

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Trusting all devices within the internal network perimeter

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Disabling all IoT devices for security

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Using only wired connections for IoT devices

Question 5

What is the purpose of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in an IoT network?

Accepted Answer

To monitor network traffic and alert on suspicious activity

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To assign IP addresses to devices

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To encrypt device storage

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To manage firmware updates

Question 6

Which US state passed the first IoT-specific cybersecurity law (SB-327) requiring reasonable security features in connected devices?

Accepted Answer

California

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Texas

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New York

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Florida