14 Best Information Security Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What kind of life experiences might not turn a trusted user into a malicious insider?

E. Jonathan, Content Team Lead
Answered: Sep 20, 2020

The promotion would not turn a trusted user into a malicious insider. • People who are promoted to their job feel appreciated. • It feels like they have a purpose within t...Read More

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What kind of actions would breach the Clear Desk and Screen Policy in IT?

D. Ronald, Writer
Answered: Oct 16, 2018

Are you familiar with this policy? This instructs the employees to make sure that all of their computers are locked especially when they have to leave their desks for a certain period of time....Read More

3 Answers

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What is the first step in security awareness?

C. Block, English Professor
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

The first step in Security Awareness is being able to recognize a security threat. This can be done by making users aware of what a threat looks like, communicating regularly with all levels of...Read More

3 Answers

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What should you do if a friend sends an electronic Hallmark greeting card to your work email and you need to click on the attachment to see the card?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Delete the message: This one has four big risks: 1. Some attachments contain viruses or other malicious programs, so just in general, its risky to put unknown or unsolicited programs or sof...Read More

1 Answer

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How would you define a virus?

F.Brian
Answered: Jan 29, 2018

A virus is defined as an infective agent. When that infective agent is in the body of a human it can be a lot different than if it is a virus that infects a computer this kind of virus is defined...Read More

2 Answers

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What is everyone know about information security?

Fuadonline
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Computer security is part of everyone s job
Verify everything! Verify who the person is on the phone. Verify that the website is real. Verify that the visitor belongs where you find...Read More

1 Answer

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What should you do if you think the email you received is a phishing attempt?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Click the link so you can see what the site looks like

2 Answers

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What is the biggest vulnerability to computer information security?

E. Barnes, Professional Gamer
Answered: Mar 07, 2019

The correct answer is option D
The biggest vulnerability to computer information security is the end user. Unlike applications that can be patched or systems that can be hardened, end users...Read More

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What should you do when you receive an email from a unknown contact (with an attachment)?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Delete the email

1 Answer

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What method can be used to protect sensitive data from being accessed by unwanted people?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

All of the above.

The best choice is all of the above. When handling sensitive information be cautious. Even when sending internal emails with sensitive information, encryption should be...Read More

1 Answer

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What should everyone know about information security?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Computer security is part of everyone s job2. Verify everything! Verify who the person is on the phone. Verify that the website is real. Verify that the visitor belongs where you find them..3....Read More

2 Answers

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What is the biggest vulnerability to computer information security?

Larry Thornton, Student
Answered: Apr 03, 2019

It is the end users who will encounter the most issues while they are using the internet world. How many people have gotten viruses on their computer because they have downloaded attached files...Read More

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What are some good examples of strong passwords?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

1G00dD@wG

1G00dD@wG is the best choice even though it is shorter than some of the other choices. Notice how it includes a mix of characters to make it difficult to crack, but its relatively...Read More

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