Cyber Awareness Challenge 2020 Knowledge Check

Which scenario might indicate a reportable insider threat security incident?

A coworker is observed using a personal electronic device in an area where their use is prohibited.

What is whaling?

A type of phishing targeted at high-end personnel such as senior officials.

What is required for an individual to access classified data?

Appropriate clearance; signed and approved non-disclosure agreement; and need-to-know

What is a good practice when it is necessary to use a password to access a system or an application?

Avoid using the same password between systems or applications.

Which of the following is a good practice to aid in preventing spillage?

Be aware of classification markings and all handling caveats.

What helps protect from spear phishing?

Be wary of suspicious e-mails that use your name and/or appear to come from inside your organization.

What is a good practice for physical security?

Challenge people without proper badges.

Upon connecting your Government-issued laptop to a public wireless connection, what should you immediately do?

Connect to the Government Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Which is a rule for removable media, other portable electronic devices (PEDs), and mobile computing devices to protect Government systems?

Do not use any personally owned/non-organizational removable media on your organization's systems.

which of the following practices reduces the chance of becoming a target by adversaries seeking information?

Don't talk about work outside your workspace unless it is a specifically designated public meeting environment and is controlled by the event planners.

What must you do when e-mailing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Encrypt the e-mail and use your Government e-mail account.

What is a good practice to protect data on your home wireless systems?

Ensure that the wireless security features are properly configured.

Under what circumstances could unclassified information be considered a threat to national security?

If aggregated, the information could become classified.

Under what circumstances is it acceptable to use your Government-furnished computer to check personal e-mail and do other non-work related activities?

If allowed by organizational policy.

Why might "insiders' be able to cause damage to their organizations more easily than others?

Insiders are given a level of trust and have authorized access to government information systems.

Which is a wireless technology that enables your electronic devices to establish communications and exchange information when placed next to each other called?

Near field communication (NFC).

What is the best response if you find classified government data on the internet?

Note any identifying information, such as the website's URL, and report the situation to your security POC.

What is a valid response when identity theft occurs?

Report the crime to local law enforcement.

Whats is the best description of two-factor authentication?

Something you possess, like a CAC, and something you know, like a PIN or password.

Which is a risk associated with removable media?

Spillage of classified information.

What organization issues the directives concerning the dissemination of information regarding intelligence sources, methods, or activities?

The Director of National Intelligence.

What are the requirements to be granted access to SCI material?

The proper security clearance and indoctrination into the SCI program.

Which may be a security issue with compressed URLs?

They may be used to mask malicious intent.

which represents a security best practice when using social networking?

Understanding and using all available privacy settings.

When is the best time to post details of your vacation activities on your social networking website?

When your vacation is over, and you have returned home.

What is the best example of Protected Health information (PHI)?

Your health insurance explanation of benefits (EOB).

What can malicious code do?

it can cause damage by corrupting files, erasing your hard drive, and/or allowing hackers access.

When classified data is not in use, how can you protect it?

store classified data appropriately in a GSA- approved vault/container when not in use.