Weakest Link Guest Speaker Cyber Security Presentation
ANSWER
- Two Main Data Concerns in Cybersecurity:
- Confidentiality: Ensuring that data is only accessible by authorized individuals or systems.
- Integrity: Maintaining the accuracy and trustworthiness of data by preventing unauthorized alterations.
- Definitions:
- Phishing: A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication.
- Smishing: Phishing attacks conducted via SMS (Short Message Service) or text messages.
- Vishing: Phishing attacks conducted over voice calls, often using techniques to impersonate legitimate organizations or individuals.
- Three Different Items Used for Security Authentication Procedures:
- Something you know: Typically, a password or PIN.
- Something you have: Such as a smart card, security token, or mobile device.
- Something you are: Biometric data like fingerprints, retina scans, or facial recognition.
- The Weakest Link in Cybersecurity:
- The human element is often considered the weakest link. Social engineering attacks, where attackers manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or taking specific actions, can be very effective.
- Advice on Answering Backup Security Questions:
- It’s essential to choose backup security questions with answers that are not easily discoverable or guessable by someone who might have access to your personal information. Avoid using easily available information like your mother’s maiden name or your pet’s name.
- Key Takeaway:
- I can’t provide specific insights from Dane Deutsch’s presentation, but in general, a key takeaway from cybersecurity discussions is that staying informed, vigilant, and using a multi-layered approach to security (e.g., strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and user education) are crucial for protecting against cyber threats. Always be cautious when sharing personal information online and verify the authenticity of requests for sensitive data.
QUESTION
Description
Please answer the following questions based on what Dane Deutsch presented. Here is the link for the video https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ApV1EN328I99GFXd…
- What are the two main data concerns in cyber security?
- Define smishing, vishing, and phishing
- Describe the three different items used for security authentication procedures?
- What is the weakest link in cyber security?
- What was Dane’s advice on answering those back-up security questions to authenticate you?
- What was most interesting to you – a key takeaway?