CSX Cybersecurity Fundamentals Questions and Answers Already Passed
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CSX Cybersecurity Fundamentals
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What is a keylogger?
A keylogger is a type of malware that records keystrokes on a device, potentially capturing
sensitive information such as passwords.
What is endpoint security?
Endpoint security refers to securing ind...
CSX Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Questions and Answers Already Passed
What is a keylogger?
✔✔A keylogger is a type of malware that records keystrokes on a device, potentially capturing
sensitive information such as passwords.
What is endpoint security?
✔✔Endpoint security refers to securing individual devices, such as computers and smartphones,
that connect to a network.
What is a risk assessment in cybersecurity?
✔✔A risk assessment identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes potential risks to an organization’s
information systems and data.
What is the role of encryption in ensuring data privacy?
✔✔Encryption ensures data privacy by converting information into an unreadable format that
can only be deciphered with the correct decryption key.
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,What is a rootkit in cybersecurity?
✔✔A rootkit is malicious software designed to gain unauthorized access to a system and hide its
presence from security measures.
What is the purpose of a cybersecurity incident response plan?
✔✔A cybersecurity incident response plan provides a structured approach for identifying,
responding to, and recovering from security incidents.
What is a security breach?
✔✔A security breach occurs when unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive information
happens, compromising system integrity.
What is data encryption at rest?
✔✔Data encryption at rest protects stored data by encoding it, preventing unauthorized access
even if the storage device is compromised.
What does the term "cyber hygiene" refer to?
✔✔Cyber hygiene refers to practices and actions that individuals and organizations take to
maintain secure systems and protect data from cyber threats.
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,What does a firewall do in a network?
✔✔A firewall monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic to prevent
unauthorized access.
What is the difference between a virus and a worm?
✔✔A virus attaches itself to a program or file, whereas a worm is a standalone program that
replicates itself.
What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
✔✔MFA requires two or more verification methods from different categories (something you
know, something you have, something you are).
What is the role of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?
✔✔An IDS monitors network traffic for suspicious activities and alerts administrators of
potential security breaches.
What is phishing?
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, ✔✔Phishing is a type of cyberattack where attackers impersonate legitimate organizations to
steal sensitive information like passwords and credit card details.
What is a zero-day exploit?
✔✔A zero-day exploit occurs when attackers exploit a previously unknown vulnerability in
software before the vendor releases a fix.
What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
✔✔A VPN creates a secure connection between a user and a network, protecting data from
external access, especially on public networks.
What is a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack?
✔✔A DDoS attack involves overwhelming a system or network with traffic to make it
unavailable to legitimate users.
What does the principle of least privilege mean?
✔✔The principle of least privilege restricts access to the minimum level of resources needed for
users to perform their tasks.
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