Protecting Against Social Engineering (2 marks)
Discuss two methods that individuals or organisations can implement to protect against social engineering attacks.
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3.6 Cyber Security
Blagging (Pretexting) (1 Mark)
Explain the term ‘blagging’ as a form of social engineering.
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Social Engineering Methodology (2 marks)
Describe the method by which social engineering can be used to compromise computer security.
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White-box and Black-box Penetration Testing (4 marks)
Explain the difference between white-box and black-box penetration testing.
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Define Social Engineering (1 mark)
Define the term ‘social engineering’ in the context of computer security.
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Weak Passwords. (2 marks)
Explain how weak and default passwords can pose a cyber security threat.
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Social Engineering Methods (2 marks)
Discuss two methods by which social engineering can be used to compromise computer security.
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Misconfigured Access Rights. (3 marks)
Describe the cyber security risks associated with misconfigured access rights. (3 marks)
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The Importance of Penetration Testing (3 marks)
What is penetration testing and why is it important?
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