Baxter - CodeHS - What is Cybersecurity?

1.1.2 Question 2: Which of the following devices is not connected to the Internet of Things?

An AM/FM radio without any bluetooth or Internet connection capabilities

1.1.7 1. What is the motivation for creating an *Internet of Things* by embedding computing devices in everyday objects?

By embedding computing devices in everyday objects, this makes everyday life more simple for people. The simplicity of having objects connected to the internet creates shared data between all your devices

1.1.2 Question 1: Which of the following is not true about cybersecurity?

Cyber attacks can devastate large organizations, but individuals are largely unaffected.

1.1.7 4. How does the issue of cybersecurity relate to the Internet of Things?

Having cybersecurity can make using the Internet of Things much more safe and make it much harder for hackers to get your data off the internet.

1.1.2 Question 3: Which of the following is true about the Internet of Things? I. The Internet of Things is the network of devices with the ability to connect and exchange data. II. The Internet of Things increases our vulnerability to cyber attacks. III. The Internet of Things is purely positive-there are no negative consequences to increased connectivity

I and II

1.1.9 2. What do you hope to learn from this cybersecurity course?

I hope to learn how to protect myself and my information while using techonolgy.

1.1.9 1. Why is it important to learn about cybersecurity?

It is important to learn about cybersecurity so that you can protect yourself from dangerous things on the internet, because as the world evolves, more and more things are becoming interconnected with technology.

1.1.4 1. What is the WannaCry ransomware attack?

The WannaCry ransonware attack was an attack on mostly Windows computer systems. It caused millions of laptops to be corrupted, and to uncorrupt the files on your laptop, they required 300 dollars in bitcoin. This attack caused everything from laptops to hospital technology to become corrupt.

1.1.7 3. What are the risks associated with this kind of connectivity?

This connectivity makes it much easier for online hackers to retrieve shared data.

1.1.7 2. How do we benefit from this increased interconnectivity?

We benefit from this increased interconnectivity because it makes using technology much more simple and userfriendly.

1.1.4 2. According to this video, how do we protect ourselves from attacks like WannaCry?

We can protect ourselves from cyber attacks like WannaCry by downloading the latest updates for our devices.