Practice Common Risks (3.1) - Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity - Cyber Security Advance
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a common risk associated with IoT devices?

💡 Hint: Think about how devices start and what happens if not secured.

Question 2 Easy

What does the term 'network exposure' refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider how openly a device communicates.

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Question 1

What is often a common risk with IoT devices?

Strong passwords
Default credentials
Regular updates

💡 Hint: Think of how easily an attacker can access a device if its credentials aren't changed.

Question 2

True or False: All IoT devices automatically update their firmware.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how you update applications on your phone.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A smart thermostat has not been updated for two years and has the default password. What are the potential risks if this device is hacked?

💡 Hint: Think about how a thermostat could control more than temperature.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a security protocol for an office that includes IoT devices like smart printers, security cameras, and lighting systems. Discuss how you would manage updates and credentials.

💡 Hint: How can each device be isolated yet functional?

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