Why cybersecurity matters - Quick Recap

Recall & Review

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What is cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access, attacks, or damage.

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Why is cybersecurity important for individuals?

It helps protect personal information like passwords, bank details, and private messages from being stolen or misused.

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How can cyber attacks affect businesses?

Cyber attacks can cause financial loss, damage reputation, disrupt services, and lead to loss of customer trust.

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What are common types of cyber threats?

Common threats include viruses, phishing scams, ransomware, and hacking attempts.

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How does cybersecurity protect society?

It helps keep critical services like hospitals, banks, and government systems safe, ensuring they work properly and protect people's data.

What does cybersecurity mainly protect?

A Computers, networks, and data

B Only physical devices

C Weather systems

D Food supplies

Cybersecurity focuses on protecting computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access or damage.

Which of these is a common cyber threat?

A Flooding

B Power outage

C Earthquake

D Phishing

Phishing is a common cyber threat where attackers try to trick people into giving sensitive information.

Why should businesses care about cybersecurity?

A To avoid financial loss and protect reputation

B To increase physical security guards

C To reduce electricity bills

D To improve office decoration

Cybersecurity helps businesses avoid financial loss and protect their reputation from cyber attacks.

Which of the following is NOT a goal of cybersecurity?

A Protecting data privacy

B Ensuring system availability

C Increasing internet speed

D Preventing unauthorized access

Increasing internet speed is not a goal of cybersecurity; it focuses on protection and access control.

How does cybersecurity help society?

A By planting trees

B By keeping critical services safe and reliable

C By building more roads

D By reducing noise pollution

Cybersecurity keeps important services like hospitals and banks safe and working properly.

Explain why cybersecurity is important for both individuals and businesses.

Think about what could happen if data or systems are not protected.

Describe some common cyber threats and how they can affect people or organizations.

Consider different ways attackers try to cause harm online.