Device Security

Question 1

What is Antimalware Software?

Answer 1

Is software that protects a machine against malware such as viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware.

Question 2

What does a firewall do?

Answer 2

Blocks unwanted network connections via port or IP address.

Question 3

What are 2 practices to keep an OS secure?

Typical Passwords and Updates.

Answer 3

• Remove any default passwords.
• Install Patches promptly.

Question 4

What do cable locks do?

Answer 4

Stops hardware theft.

Question 5

What do USB locks do?

Answer 5

Stops unwanted USB connections or malware infections.

Question 6

What good is HTTPS protocol?

Think of attacks and authenticity of a website.

Answer 6

Protects the network against eavesdroppers, provides decent encryption depending on valid digital certificate of a website.