Practice Cyber-attack Surfaces (3) - Introduction and Basic Terminology
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Cyber-Attack Surfaces

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Question 1 Easy

Define the term cyber-attack surface.

💡 Hint: Think about all the ways an attacker could enter an organization's systems.

Question 2 Easy

What represents the network attack surface?

💡 Hint: Consider what components are part of a network that could be exploited.

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Question 1

What does the term cyber-attack surface refer to?

A. Only the network vulnerabilities
B. The totality of weaknesses through which an attacker can exploit a system.
C. Only software vulnerabilities

💡 Hint: Think broadly about all potential entry points.

Question 2

True or False: Humans are considered the weakest link in cybersecurity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how attackers manipulate individuals.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a defense plan for each type of attack surface you learned about. What steps would you take to minimize risks?

💡 Hint: Consider the strategies discussed in class for each attack surface.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the broader impact of a supply chain attack on an organization’s security posture. What preventive measures should be prioritized?

💡 Hint: Think about real incidents that have affected multiple businesses due to vendor vulnerabilities.

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