Data Security in Depth

Data Security in Depth

Test your knowledge of data storage and security concepts, from encryption to cloud storage. This quiz will help you assess which data security options and protocols are up to par. Put your data security skills to the test!

published on April 23, 2023
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What is the acronym for Transport Layer Security?

What is the acronym for Transport Layer Security?
TLS
SSL
HTTPS
TSL
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Which of the following is NOT a type of encryption?

Which of the following is NOT a type of encryption?
Symmetric-key Encryption
Asymmetric-key Encryption
Hash-based Encryption
Quadraphonic Encryption
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Which of the following algorithms is widely used for hashing passwords?

Which of the following algorithms is widely used for hashing passwords?
SHA-1
SHA-2
SHA-3
BCrypt
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Adata storage solution designed for archival purposes would use which of the following?

Nearline Storage
Offline Storage
DMZ Storage
Tape archives
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Which of the following is the primary benefit of cloud-based storage?

Which of the following is the primary benefit of cloud-based storage?
Increased speed and reliability
Lower cost and maintenance requirements
Integration with other cloud technologies
Enhanced security features
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What is the name commonly used to refer to the process of extracting data from a device using forensic techniques?

What is the name commonly used to refer to the process of extracting data from a device using forensic techniques?
Mounting
Imaging
Recovering
Decrypting
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Which of the following encryption standards is recognized as the strongest cipher?

AES-128
AES-256
RSA-2048
SHA-512
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What does “SaaS” stand for?

What does “SaaS” stand for?
Software as an Automation
Software as a Service
Software as a Security
Software as a Subscription
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What is a “honeypot”?

What is a “honeypot”?
A storage system with a fake address
A device designed to lure potential attackers
A cloud infrastructure where high-risk files are stored
A type of virus-detection software
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Which of the following is NOT a basic cyber security principle?

Which of the following is NOT a basic cyber security principle?
Create a secure network environment
Enforce the use of strong passwords
Monitor system activities
Restrict who can access shared files
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What does the acronym RAID stand for?

What does the acronym RAID stand for?
Real-Time Assurance of Integrity Diagnostics
Redundant Array of Independent Drives
Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices
Redundant Array of Instinctive Disks
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When a system is using “end-to-end encryption”, what is the benefit?

When a system is using “end-to-end encryption”, what is the benefit?
No third-party can read or tamper with messages
Data is spread over multiple physical locations
Encrypted cloud files are never stored on-site
Only authorised users can access the data
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What is the name of the process of verifying a user’s identity using two-factor authentication?

What is the name of the process of verifying a user’s identity using two-factor authentication?
Biometric scanning
Multi-step authentication
Two-step verification
Dual-identification process