8.1. What is a Cybersecurity Incident?

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a cybersecurity incident?

   Hint

   Think about the core principles of information security.

2. 2.

   Name one type of cybersecurity incident.

   Hint

   Consider what harmful software is called.

3. 3.

   What does the C.I.A. triad stand for?

   • Confidentiality
   • Integrity
   • Availability
   • Communication
   • Information
   • Accessibility
   • Create
   • Implement
   • Assess

   Hint

   It emphasizes the protection of data.

4. 4.

   True or False: A cybersecurity incident is only considered if data is lost.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about breaches without loss.

5. 5.

   Develop a brief incident response strategy for a company that has experienced a phishing attack.

   Hint

   Consider what immediate actions need to be taken to secure the organization.

6. 6.

   Analyze the role of social engineering in cybersecurity incidents and suggest measures to combat it.

   Hint

   Think about how trust can sometimes lead to security breaches.