Practice Threat Type Description (2.1) - IoT Security and Privacy - Internet Of Things Basic
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Threat Type Description

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Question 1 Easy

What is weak authentication?

💡 Hint: Think about why default passwords are problematic.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of data snooping.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens during data transmission.

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Question 1

Which type of IoT threat involves using default passwords?

Data Snooping
Weak Authentication
Firmware Tampering

💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of weak authentication.

Question 2

True or False: Data snooping can only occur on encrypted data.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during data transmission.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Considering a manufacturing plant using IoT devices for production, how would weak authentication impact operations? Propose a multi-faceted solution to improve IoT device security in this context.

💡 Hint: Think about the potential risks and the layers of security that can be applied.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a case where a botnet was used in a large-scale DDoS attack. Discuss the implications for how businesses manage IoT security to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

💡 Hint: Consider past DDoS incidents and what preventive technologies could be utilized.

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