Terms and definitions from Course 1, Module 1

Question 1

What is cybersecurity?

Answer 1

The practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information by protecting networks, devices, people, and data from unauthorized access or criminal exploitation.

Question 2

What is cloud security?

Answer 2

The process of ensuring that assets stored in the cloud are properly configured and access to those assets is limited to authorized users.

Question 3

What is an internal threat?

Answer 3

A current or former employee, external vendor, or trusted partner who poses a security risk.

Question 4

What is network security?

Answer 4

The practice of keeping an organization’s network infrastructure secure from unauthorized access.

Question 5

What is personally identifiable information (PII)?

Answer 5

Any information used to infer an individual’s identity.

Question 6

What is security posture?

Answer 6

An organization’s ability to manage its defense of critical assets and data and react to change.

Question 7

What is sensitive personally identifiable information (SPII)?

Answer 7

A specific type of PII that falls under stricter handling guidelines.

Question 8

What are technical skills?

Answer 8

Skills that require knowledge of specific tools, procedures, and policies.

Question 9

What is a threat?

Answer 9

Any circumstance or event that can negatively impact assets.

Question 10

What is a threat actor?

Answer 10

Any person or group who presents a security risk.

Question 11

What are transferable skills?

Answer 11

Skills from other areas that can apply to different careers.