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What is Cyber Security?

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Which term describes the practice of protecting systems, devices, networks and programs from digital attacks, theft or damage?
Cyber security
What is meant by 'cyber attack'?
A deliberate attempt to break into, damage or disrupt a system or network
What is the name for the motive where an attacker makes money, for example by stealing bank details or demanding a ransom?
Financial gain
What is meant by 'penetration tester'?
Someone who is paid, with permission, to break into a company's systems to find weaknesses
What is meant by 'data and information theft'?
Stealing data such as usernames, passwords and addresses so it can be sold on
What is the name for the motive where an attacker targets a particular person or organisation, for example out of revenge?
Personal attack
What is meant by 'disrupting a business'?
Stopping a company's systems or website from working
When analysing a real cyber attack, which of these questions should you always ask?
Who was impacted by the attack
Which of these does cyber security aim to stop?
Attackers changing personal information
Which of these is an example of a cyber attack?
Someone breaks into a network and deletes files
Which statement about cyber attacks is correct?
The number of cyber attacks is increasing
An attacker breaks into a company system just to prove to others that it can be done. What is the most likely motive?
Fun or challenge
An attacker moves money out of a company bank account. What is the main motive?
Financial gain
Which of these best describes the work of a cyber security professional?
Finding weaknesses and responding to attacks
Why is it useful for an organisation to know why attackers carry out cyber attacks?
It helps them understand the risks they face
Why is cyber security important for a student's own laptop at home?
Personal devices can be attacked or have data stolen
Why is the number of cyber attacks increasing?
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