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Question 1¶
Every hack has two parts: the threat and the vulnerability. What is the best definition of a threat and a vulnerability?
A threat is any event that might damage a system and a vulnerability is a weakness in a system that could be exploited by a threat.
A threat is when a customer complains about an issue and a vulnerability is when the issue can not be solved in a timely manner.
A threat is any link that is sent to a system and a vulnerability is a weakness in a system that has trouble opening the link.
A threat is a PC system issue that has occurred and a vulnerability is a notification from the IT support team informing you that your system is under attack
Question 2¶
What is an insider threat?
Someone who impersonates an authorized user to gain access to an organization's data
An authorized user who misuses their access to harm the security of an organization
When a virus attacks an organization's network and their security is compromised
A person who is hired to assess the security of an organization and their data
Question 3¶
What is the objective of using multi-factor authentication?
To create a layered defense that makes it more difficult for an unauthorized person to access a target
To create a layered defense that makes it easier for an authorized person to access a target
To block a layered defense that makes it easier for an unauthorized person to access a target
To block a layered defense that makes it more difficult for an authorized person to access a target
Question 4¶
What can be done to mitigate security threats on your home network?
Tape your username and passwords to the router
Do not change any settings on your network
Firmware updates and create strong, unique passphrases
Move the router to the basement inside a safe