Are You Smarter Than a CCO?

Are You Smarter Than a CCO?

Are You Smarter Than a CCO?

Are You Smarter Than a CCO?

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5th Level Topic 1 Question 5th Level Topic 1 Question

Which password is stronger?

Px6&fJ90 or

D0g......

Which password is stronger?

Px6&fJ90 or

D0g......

5th Level Topic 1 Answer 5th Level Topic 1 Answer

D0g...... is stronger because it has 9 characters versus 8 in Px6&fJ90. Password length is the most important factor in determining

strength and padding is a simple technique to lengthen passwords.

D0g...... is stronger because it has 9 characters versus 8 in Px6&fJ90. Password length is the most important factor in determining

strength and padding is a simple technique to lengthen passwords.

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5th Level Topic 2 Question 5th Level Topic 2 Question

Phishing and other forms of social engineering are on the rise and

one of the most significant threats to data security. True of false?

Phishing and other forms of social engineering are on the rise and

one of the most significant threats to data security. True of false?

5th Level Topic 2 Answer 5th Level Topic 2 Answer

True. Social engineering has risen to #3 on the Verizon 2014 top 20

threats.

True. Social engineering has risen to #3 on the Verizon 2014 top 20

threats.

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4th Level Topic 3 Question4th Level Topic 3 Question

We use a well known email vendor so internal emails are safe. True

or false?

We use a well known email vendor so internal emails are safe. True

or false?

4th Level Topic 3 Answer4th Level Topic 3 Answer

This is actually true. Almost all email vendors employ SSL

encryption which protects email to and from the email server. Internal emails do not travel

unprotected over the internet.

This is actually true. Almost all email vendors employ SSL

encryption which protects email to and from the email server. Internal emails do not travel

unprotected over the internet.Return

4th Level Topic 4 Question4th Level Topic 4 Question

What is a minimalist philosophy toward technology?

What is a minimalist philosophy toward technology?

4th Level Topic 4 Answer4th Level Topic 4 Answer

A minimalist philosophy is one where the technology is managed

to have as little hardware and software onsite as possible. A

minimalists will make liberal use of outsourced (ASP) solutions.

A minimalist philosophy is one where the technology is managed

to have as little hardware and software onsite as possible. A

minimalists will make liberal use of outsourced (ASP) solutions.

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3rd Level Topic 5 Question3rd Level Topic 5 Question

In a small firm the doomsday scenario is the IT Director going “postal.” What can you do to

protect against this risk?

In a small firm the doomsday scenario is the IT Director going “postal.” What can you do to

protect against this risk?

3rd Level Topic 5 Answer 3rd Level Topic 5 Answer

No question an IT Director with mal-intent can do tremendous damage. It is critical to protect your data with an independent

backup. This is a good example of redundancy.

No question an IT Director with mal-intent can do tremendous damage. It is critical to protect your data with an independent

backup. This is a good example of redundancy.

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3rd Level Topic 6 Question3rd Level Topic 6 Question

Which mobile operating system has the strongest inherent security?

iOS Android

Which mobile operating system has the strongest inherent security?

iOS Android

3rd Level Topic 6 Answer3rd Level Topic 6 Answer

iOS but Android is closing the gap. A primary advantage is iOS apps are only available from iTunes which is screened by Apple for

malware.

iOS but Android is closing the gap. A primary advantage is iOS apps are only available from iTunes which is screened by Apple for

malware.

2nd Level Topic 7 Question2nd Level Topic 7 Question

All documents containing non-public information should be

password protected when sent over the internet. True or false?

All documents containing non-public information should be

password protected when sent over the internet. True or false?

2nd Level Topic 7 Answer2nd Level Topic 7 Answer

False. Somewhat of a trick question. Password protection

differs from encryption. The best method of email delivery is via

secure portal which is encrypted.

False. Somewhat of a trick question. Password protection

differs from encryption. The best method of email delivery is via

secure portal which is encrypted.Return

2nd Level Topic 8 Question2nd Level Topic 8 Question

Sharing passwords is a violation of SEC Reg S-P. True or false?

Sharing passwords is a violation of SEC Reg S-P. True or false?

2nd Level Topic 8 Answer2nd Level Topic 8 Answer

No, but it should be.

Don’t share passwords!

No, but it should be.

Don’t share passwords!

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1st Level Topic 9 Question1st Level Topic 9 Question

Due to heightened awareness and superior technology, the number of data breaches is steadily declining.

True or false?

Due to heightened awareness and superior technology, the number of data breaches is steadily declining.

True or false?

1st Level Topic 9 Answer1st Level Topic 9 Answer

False. According to the Verizon 2014 Report, the number of

breaches dipped in 2012 but rose to highs near the 2011 level in 2013. The only category of breaches that

is in decline is physical attacks.

False. According to the Verizon 2014 Report, the number of

breaches dipped in 2012 but rose to highs near the 2011 level in 2013. The only category of breaches that

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1st Level Topic 10 Question1st Level Topic 10 Question

Is the most commonly hacked password

123456 or

Password?

Is the most commonly hacked password

123456 or

Password?

1st Level Topic 10 Answer 1st Level Topic 10 Answer

123456 is the most commonly hacked password

123456 is the most commonly hacked password

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Million Dollar QuestionTopic 11

Million Dollar QuestionTopic 11

FirewallsFirewalls

1,000,000 Question1,000,000 Question

Is a firewall hardware, software or can it be either?

Is a firewall hardware, software or can it be either?

1,000,000 Answer 1,000,000 Answer

A firewall can be either hardware or software and there are few

advantages of one over the other.

A firewall can be either hardware or software and there are few

advantages of one over the other.

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