3.6.1 Cyber security threats

• Order the steps in a cyber security attack from an external threat

  1️⃣ Attack originates outside the organization

  2️⃣ Targets sensitive data

  3️⃣ Disrupts operations
• Phishing attacks often use fraudulent emails to obtain login credentials
• Match the type of cyber threat with its description:

  Malware ↔️ Malicious software designed to cause damage

  Phishing ↔️ Deceptive attempts to obtain sensitive information

  DoS ↔️ Overwhelming systems with traffic
• Insider threats involve malicious actions by current or former employees
• What combination of measures is required to mitigate internal threats effectively?

  Security controls, training, monitoring
• Understanding and mitigating cyber threats is essential for maintaining robust cyber security.


  True
• Match the type of cyber threat with its definition:

  Malware ↔️ Malicious software designed to cause harm

  Phishing ↔️ Deceptive attempts to obtain sensitive information

  DoS ↔️ Overwhelming systems with traffic
• Malware is malicious software designed to cause damage or gain unauthorized access
• What does a Denial of Service (DoS) attack aim to do?

  Disrupt normal operations
• External threats target sensitive data and aim to disrupt operations.


  True
• Internal threats are cyber security risks that come from within the organization
• What is a common example of human error that can lead to a security breach?

  Falling for phishing scams
• Malware is malicious software designed to cause damage or gain unauthorized access
• What is the primary goal of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

  Overwhelm systems with traffic
• What is a cyber security threat?

  Malicious activity targeting systems
• What does phishing involve?

  Obtaining sensitive information deceptively
• Phishing attempts often use fake emails or websites
• External threats originate from outside an organization's internal network.


  True
• What type of threat uses fraudulent emails or websites to steal information?

  Phishing
• Why is understanding cyber security threats important?

  To prevent data breaches
• Phishing uses deceptive emails to obtain sensitive information.


  True
• Match the cyber security threat with its definition:

  Malware ↔️ Malicious software to cause harm

  Phishing ↔️ Deceptive attempts to obtain information

  Denial of Service (DoS) ↔️ Overwhelming systems with traffic
• What is the purpose of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

  To prevent legitimate access
• Malware is malicious software
• Match the type of cyber security threat with its description:

  Malware ↔️ Software designed to cause harm

  Phishing ↔️ Deceptive attempts to obtain data

  Denial of Service ↔️ Flooding systems with traffic
• Malware is malicious software designed to cause damage
• A Denial of Service (DoS) attack overwhelms systems with traffic
• What is the purpose of malware in a cyber attack?

  Cause damage
• Denial of Service (DoS) attacks aim to flood systems with traffic to make them unavailable.


  True
• What is the primary difference between external and internal cyber threats?

  Origin of the threat
• Human error, such as falling for phishing scams, can lead to security breaches.


  True
• Cyber security threats are malicious activities that target computer systems, networks, and data
• Some common types of cyber security threats include malware, phishing, and denial of service
• Phishing involves deceptive attempts to obtain sensitive information through fake emails or websites.


  True
• Cyber security threats can lead to data breaches and financial losses.

  True
• External threats originate from outside an organization's internal network
• What is the purpose of phishing attacks?

  Obtain sensitive information
• Insider threats involve malicious actions by current or former employees.


  True
• Steps to mitigate internal threats

  1️⃣ Implement security controls

  2️⃣ Provide employee training

  3️⃣ Monitor systems vigilantly
• Phishing attempts use deceptive emails or websites to obtain sensitive information.


  True