In cyber security, which term refers to intercepting or altering communications between two parties?
Correct Answer: B. Man-in-the-middle attack
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Which option correctly identifies the idea of pretending to be another device, user, or service?
Correct Answer: A. Spoofing
During an Introduction to Cyber Security exam, capturing network packets for analysis is asking about which concept?
Correct Answer: B. Packet sniffing
A security student reads the description: a system that can detect and block suspicious traffic. Which term matches it?
Correct Answer: D. Intrusion Prevention System
Which concept is best described as a system that detects suspicious activity and generates alerts?
Correct Answer: D. Intrusion Detection System
In cyber security, which term refers to a device or software that filters traffic according to security rules?
Correct Answer: A. Firewall
Which option correctly identifies the idea of linking anonymized data back to an individual?
Correct Answer: B. Re-identification
During an Introduction to Cyber Security exam, an anonymity network that routes traffic through multiple relays is asking about which concept?
Correct Answer: D. Tor
A security student reads the description: reducing exposure of traffic metadata to local networks by tunneling traffic. Which term matches it?
Correct Answer: C. VPN privacy
Which concept is best described as data describing other data, such as time, location, sender, or file properties?
Correct Answer: B. Metadata
In cyber security, which term refers to a browser cookie used to monitor user activity across sessions or sites?
Correct Answer: C. Tracking cookie
Which option correctly identifies the idea of permission given for collection or use of personal data?
Correct Answer: B. Consent