BMIS Quiz 8

Cybersecurity

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access or attacks.

CIA Triad

The three pillars of security: confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Risk Management

The process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats that could harm organizational assets.

Threat

A potential danger that could exploit a weakness and cause harm to systems or data.

Vulnerability

A weakness in technology, processes, or people that can be exploited by threats.

Malware

Malicious software such as viruses, worms, or ransomware designed to disrupt or damage systems.

Phishing

A deceptive attack tricking users into revealing sensitive information or installing malware.

Encryption

Converting data into a secure format that requires a key to access.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

A security measure requiring multiple forms of identity verification.

Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

Preparing procedures and systems to ensure organizations can operate during and after disruptions.