Cyber security Internship Program - Questions

• 1. What is cybersecurity?
  Cybersecurity is the field that is used for protecting computer assets and data from third parties, viruses, and other digital threats.
• 2. What is a firewall?
  A firewall is a tool used for security. It helps by blocking networks that are unknown and provides a safe connection.
• 3. Are viruses and malware different?
  A virus is a type of malware that attaches to files and corrupts them. Malware is a term for any harmful software, like viruses.
• 4. What is phishing?
  Phishing is a scam where people are tricked into giving their personal information by pretending to be trusted sources via messages and emails.
• 5. What is two-factor authentication?
  2FA adds extra security by requiring two types of identification, like a combination of a password and a code.
• 6. Why are strong passwords important?
  Strong passwords are difficult to predict, which makes it hard for hackers to log into your account and use your private data.
• 7. Differentiate encryption and hashing?
  Encryption changes data into codes which can be changed back to readable data with a key. Hashing also changes data, but it is not reversible.
• 8. What is social engineering?
  Social engineering is when attackers trick people into giving up confidential information by pretending to be someone they trust.
• 9. What does an antivirus program do?
  An antivirus program scans computers for harmful files and removes or blocks them from your system.
• 10. How can someone stay safe online?
  One must use strong passwords, keep software updated, don’t click on unknown links, have 2FA, and avoid sharing private information publicly.