Cybersecurity Terminology

By Chris Anderson · Updated Jul 10, 2026

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Question 1

What does "MFA" stand for?

Answer choices

  • A. Managed Firewall Architecture

  • B. Multi-Factor Authentication

  • C. Malware Filter Application

  • D. Monitored File Access

Question 2

Which of the following are components of defense-in-depth (layered security)? (Select ALL that apply)

Answer choices

  • A. Firewalls

  • B. Using only one very strong password for all systems

  • C. Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

  • D. Employee security awareness training

  • E. Encrypting data at rest and in transit

Question 3

What is the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?

Answer choices

  • A. Symmetric uses the same key for encryption and decryption; asymmetric uses a key pair (public and private)

  • B. Symmetric encryption is stronger; asymmetric is weaker

  • C. Symmetric is used only for passwords; asymmetric is used for files

  • D. Symmetric uses hardware; asymmetric uses software

Question 4

Which of the following are types of malware? (Select ALL that apply)

Answer choices

  • A. Virus

  • B. Firewall

  • C. Trojan Horse

  • D. Worm

  • E. VPN

Question 5

What is the purpose of a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) system?

Answer choices

  • A. To encrypt all network communications automatically

  • B. To collect, aggregate, correlate, and analyze security log data from across an environment in real time to detect threats

  • C. To manage and rotate user passwords across the organization

  • D. To perform automatic vulnerability patching on endpoints