Because attackers break into systems for various reasons, it is important for information security professionals to understand how malicious hackers exploit systems and the probable reasons behind the attacks.

A True

B False - ANSWER A

Information security refers to ________ or ________ information and information systems that use, store, and transmit information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

A compiling / securing

B imaging / shielding

C duplicating / saving

D protecting / safeguarding - ANSWER D

Information is not the critical asset that organizations need to secure.

A False

B True - ANSWER A

________ is the part of a malware or an exploit that performs the intended malicious actions, which can include creating backdoor access to a victim's machine, damaging or deleting files, and data theft.

A Payload

B Vulnerability

C Exploit

D Hack value - ANSWER A

In a ________, the attacker exploits vulnerabilities in a computer application before the software developer can release a patch for them.

A payload

B zero-day attack

C hack value

D vulnerability - ANSWER B