Cybersecurity Prologue, Security Operations, OWASP- Web Application Security, Web Services Security,

Mobile App Security, Database Security Secure Coding Guidelines, Data Security Essentials, Data Security
Controls, Network Security, Introduction to Cryptography, Threat Modeling Threat Hunting, OWASP TOP 10
Vulnerabilities, Security Assessment, Burp Suite, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure
Security, Cloud Application Security. DevOps Security

Cybersecurity Prologue

1. Scenario: A company is introducing a new cybersecurity policy. What should be the primary focus of this
policy?

o A) Limiting internet access

o B) Providing guidelines for securing data and systems

o C) Increasing the number of employees

o D) Expanding physical office space

Answer: B) Providing guidelines for securing data and systems

2. Scenario: A cybersecurity team is assessing the current state of their defenses. What is the first step
they should take?

o A) Implement a new firewall

o B) Conduct a risk assessment

o C) Update antivirus software

o D) Increase network bandwidth

Answer: B) Conduct a risk assessment

Security Operations

3. Scenario: During a routine security operation, an unusual spike in network traffic is detected. What
should be the immediate action?

o A) Ignore the spike as it might be a false alarm

o B) Reboot all network devices

o C) Investigate the source of the traffic

o D) Shut down the network

Answer: C) Investigate the source of the traffic

4. Scenario: You are responsible for monitoring a company's security operations. What metric would be
most useful in identifying potential security incidents?

o A) Average employee salary

o B) Number of system updates

o C) Frequency of failed login attempts

o D) Total network usage

Answer: C) Frequency of failed login attempts

OWASP - Web Application Security

 5. Scenario: A web application has a vulnerability that allows SQL injection attacks. Which OWASP
guideline should be followed to mitigate this risk?

o A) Use HTTPS for all communications

o B) Implement input validation and parameterized queries

o C) Ensure all software is up to date

o D) Limit user access rights

Answer: B) Implement input validation and parameterized queries

6. Scenario: A web application is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS). What is a recommended approach
to mitigate this vulnerability?

o A) Encrypt all data transmitted to the client

o B) Use a web application firewall

o C) Sanitize and escape user input

o D) Increase server hardware resources

Answer: C) Sanitize and escape user input

Web Services Security

7. Scenario: An organization’s web services are exposed to the internet. What is a critical security measure
to protect these services?

o A) Use strong passwords for all accounts

o B) Apply security patches and updates regularly

o C) Restrict access to web services based on IP addresses

o D) Implement rate limiting and input validation

Answer: D) Implement rate limiting and input validation

8. Scenario: A web service needs to ensure that only authorized users can access its resources. Which
approach should be used?

o A) Basic authentication

o B) OAuth

o C) Encrypt all data in transit

o D) Use a content delivery network (CDN)

Answer: B) OAuth

Mobile App Security

9. Scenario: A mobile app is storing sensitive user information locally on the device. What should be done
to protect this data?

o A) Use plain text storage for simplicity

o B) Encrypt data stored on the device

o C) Store data on a remote server instead

 o D) Avoid storing sensitive information

Answer: B) Encrypt data stored on the device

10. Scenario: A mobile app requests permissions that are not necessary for its functionality. What should be
done?

o A) Grant all permissions to ensure functionality

o B) Revoke unnecessary permissions

o C) Ignore the permissions request

o D) Uninstall the app

Answer: B) Revoke unnecessary permissions

Database Security

11. Scenario: An organization’s database is experiencing unauthorized access attempts. What is a primary
measure to enhance database security?

o A) Disable database logs

o B) Implement role-based access control

o C) Increase database storage capacity

o D) Regularly back up the database

Answer: B) Implement role-based access control

12. Scenario: Sensitive data in a database is exposed due to inadequate protection. What should be done to
secure this data?

o A) Use data encryption both at rest and in transit

o B) Increase the frequency of database backups

o C) Change database passwords regularly

o D) Restrict physical access to database servers

Answer: A) Use data encryption both at rest and in transit

Secure Coding Guidelines

13. Scenario: A developer is writing code that handles user input. What is a best practice to avoid security
vulnerabilities?

o A) Validate and sanitize all user inputs

o B) Allow any input as long as it is formatted correctly

o C) Trust all user inputs by default

o D) Only use pre-built libraries for handling inputs

Answer: A) Validate and sanitize all user inputs

14. Scenario: A code review reveals hardcoded credentials in the source code. What should be done?

o A) Leave the credentials as they are

o B) Remove the hardcoded credentials and use a secure method for managing secrets
 o C) Obfuscate the credentials to make them less visible

o D) Document the credentials in a comment for future reference

Answer: B) Remove the hardcoded credentials and use a secure method for managing secrets

Data Security Essentials

15. Scenario: An organization wants to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access. What is a
fundamental principle to follow?

o A) Data should be accessible to everyone in the organization

o B) Data should be encrypted and access should be restricted based on need

o C) Data should be stored in plain text for ease of access

o D) Data should be shared freely with external partners

Answer: B) Data should be encrypted and access should be restricted based on need

16. Scenario: To comply with data protection regulations, what should an organization do with personal
data after it is no longer needed?

o A) Archive it indefinitely

o B) Delete it securely

o C) Transfer it to a backup server

o D) Share it with other departments

Answer: B) Delete it securely

Data Security Controls

17. Scenario: An organization needs to implement controls to prevent unauthorized data access. What
control type should be used?

o A) Preventive controls

o B) Detective controls

o C) Corrective controls

o D) Compensatory controls

Answer: A) Preventive controls

18. Scenario: A company is looking to monitor and respond to data breaches. What control should be
employed?

o A) Preventive controls

o B) Detective controls

o C) Corrective controls

o D) Compensatory controls

Answer: B) Detective controls

Network Security
 19. Scenario: A network is experiencing frequent attacks. What is a crucial component of a network security
strategy?

o A) Disable firewalls to improve network speed

o B) Implement network segmentation and firewalls

o C) Increase network bandwidth

o D) Reduce the number of network devices

Answer: B) Implement network segmentation and firewalls

20. Scenario: A company wants to secure its network traffic. What is an effective method for protecting data
in transit?

o A) Use of VPNs and encryption protocols like TLS

o B) Increase the number of network devices

o C) Regularly change network cables

o D) Avoid using network security tools

Answer: A) Use of VPNs and encryption protocols like TLS

Introduction to Cryptography

21. Scenario: A company wants to ensure that its communications are secure. What cryptographic
technique is commonly used for encrypting messages?

o A) Hashing

o B) Symmetric encryption

o C) Public key infrastructure (PKI)

o D) Plaintext

Answer: B) Symmetric encryption

22. Scenario: A user needs to verify the integrity of a file. What cryptographic method is appropriate for this
purpose?

o A) Encryption

o B) Hashing

o C) Public key infrastructure (PKI)

o D) Digital signature

Answer: B) Hashing

Threat Modeling

23. Scenario: When performing threat modeling for a new application, what is the first step to identify
potential threats?

o A) Conduct a security audit

o B) Identify the assets and their value

o C) Implement security controls

 o D) Encrypt all data

Answer: B) Identify the assets and their value

24. Scenario: A threat model identifies a potential risk of data leakage. What should be done next?

o A) Ignore the risk if it seems unlikely

o B) Develop and implement controls to mitigate the risk

o C) Increase the number of users with access

o D) Focus on improving application speed

Answer: B) Develop and implement controls to mitigate the risk

Threat Hunting

25. Scenario: A security team is performing threat hunting. What is a key activity in this process?

o A) Waiting for automated alerts

o B) Proactively searching for signs of malicious activity

o C) Ignoring unusual network traffic

o D) Conducting routine system updates

Answer: B) Proactively searching for signs of malicious activity

26. Scenario: During a threat hunting exercise, you discover an anomaly in network traffic patterns. What is
the best initial action?

o A) Ignore the anomaly

o B) Investigate the source and nature of the anomaly

o C) Increase network bandwidth

o D) Disconnect all network devices

Answer: B) Investigate the source and nature of the anomaly

OWASP TOP 10 Vulnerabilities

27. Scenario: A web application is vulnerable to “Broken Authentication”. What is a recommended way to
mitigate this vulnerability?

o A) Ensure passwords are stored in plain text

o B) Implement multi-factor authentication

o C) Allow unlimited login attempts

o D) Use default authentication mechanisms

Answer: B) Implement multi-factor authentication

28. Scenario: A web application is exposed to “Sensitive Data Exposure”. What should be done to address
this issue?

o A) Encrypt sensitive data both at rest and in transit

o B) Store sensitive data in an unprotected database

 o C) Minimize the use of encryption

o D) Remove all security controls

Answer: A) Encrypt sensitive data both at rest and in transit

Security Assessment

29. Scenario: A security assessment reveals multiple vulnerabilities in an application. What is the next step?

o A) Ignore the vulnerabilities if they seem minor

o B) Prioritize the vulnerabilities and implement fixes based on risk

o C) Reinstall the application

o D) Increase the application’s resource allocation

Answer: B) Prioritize the vulnerabilities and implement fixes based on risk

30. Scenario: You are conducting a security assessment and need to evaluate the effectiveness of existing
controls. What method is appropriate?

o A) Perform a penetration test

o B) Increase the number of controls

o C) Update the software to the latest version

o D) Decrease access to the system

Answer: A) Perform a penetration test

Burp Suite

31. Scenario: Using Burp Suite, you want to test for SQL injection vulnerabilities. What tool within Burp
Suite should you use?

o A) Intruder

o B) Scanner

o C) Repeater

o D) Decoder

Answer: B) Scanner

32. Scenario: You need to capture and analyze web traffic in Burp Suite. What component should be
configured to intercept the traffic?

o A) Spider

o B) Proxy

o C) Intruder

o D) Extender

Answer: B) Proxy

Identity and Access Management

33. Scenario: An organization wants to implement Single Sign-On (SSO). What technology is commonly used
for this purpose?
 o A) LDAP

o B) OAuth

o C) SAML

o D) RADIUS

Answer: C) SAML

34. Scenario: To prevent unauthorized access, an organization implements multi-factor authentication

(MFA). What is a common second factor used?

o A) Username

o B) Password

o C) OTP (One-Time Password)

o D) Email address

Answer: C) OTP (One-Time Password)

Cloud Infrastructure Security

35. Scenario: A company is moving to a cloud-based infrastructure. What is a crucial security measure for
protecting cloud environments?

o A) Use default cloud security settings

o B) Implement proper access controls and encryption

o C) Avoid patching and updates

o D) Rely solely on the cloud provider for security

Answer: B) Implement proper access controls and encryption

36. Scenario: An organization needs to ensure data is secure when stored in the cloud. What approach
should be used?

o A) Encrypt data before uploading to the cloud

o B) Use unencrypted storage for ease of access

o C) Trust the cloud provider to handle encryption

o D) Avoid storing sensitive data in the cloud

Answer: A) Encrypt data before uploading to the cloud

Cloud Application Security

37. Scenario: A cloud application is vulnerable to “Insecure Direct Object References” (IDOR). What is a
recommended solution?

o A) Use secure and validated access controls for resources

o B) Expose all objects to the public

o C) Disable all security features

o D) Store object references in plain text

Answer: A) Use secure and validated access controls for resources

 38. Scenario: To protect data in a cloud application from unauthorized access, what technique should be
used?

o A) Implement strong authentication and authorization controls

o B) Store data without encryption

o C) Use default security settings

o D) Avoid regular security assessments

Answer: A) Implement strong authentication and authorization controls

DevOps Security

39. Scenario: A company is adopting DevOps practices and wants to integrate security into their
development pipeline. What approach should be taken?

o A) Implement security only at the end of the development cycle

o B) Incorporate security practices throughout the DevOps lifecycle

o C) Exclude security from the development process

o D) Rely solely on external security audits

Answer: B) Incorporate security practices throughout the DevOps lifecycle

40. Scenario: To ensure secure code deployments in a DevOps environment, what is a key practice?

o A) Use automated security testing tools

o B) Manually review all code changes

o C) Disable code reviews

o D) Avoid using version control systems

Answer: A) Use automated security testing tools

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Cybersecurity Prologue

41. Scenario: A company is setting up its first cybersecurity program. Which of the following should be the
initial focus?

o A) Setting up a security operations center (SOC)

o B) Developing an incident response plan

o C) Conducting a comprehensive security assessment

 o D) Implementing advanced threat detection tools

Answer: C) Conducting a comprehensive security assessment

42. Scenario: An organization needs to establish a cybersecurity framework. What is a foundational step in
developing this framework?

o A) Identifying and classifying critical assets

o B) Purchasing the latest security hardware

o C) Increasing the number of IT staff

o D) Limiting access to the internet

Answer: A) Identifying and classifying critical assets

Security Operations

43. Scenario: A security operations center (SOC) receives an alert about a possible data breach. What
should be the SOC’s first response?

o A) Begin an immediate forensic analysis

o B) Notify all employees about the breach

o C) Investigate and confirm the validity of the alert

o D) Shut down all network systems

Answer: C) Investigate and confirm the validity of the alert

44. Scenario: A new security monitoring tool is being integrated into an existing system. What is a key
consideration during this integration?

o A) Compatibility with current systems and workflows

o B) Cost of the tool

o C) Popularity of the tool among industry peers

o D) The tool’s marketing claims

Answer: A) Compatibility with current systems and workflows

OWASP - Web Application Security

45. Scenario: A web application’s session management is not secure, leading to potential session fixation
attacks. What is a recommended practice to mitigate this issue?

o A) Use secure, random session identifiers

o B) Allow users to set their own session expiration times

o C) Store session IDs in cookies without encryption

o D) Increase the session timeout period

Answer: A) Use secure, random session identifiers

46. Scenario: You notice that a web application is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). What is a
recommended approach to address this vulnerability?

o A) Implement CSRF tokens in forms and validate them on the server side
 o B) Restrict access to forms based on user IP addresses

o C) Disable form submissions for anonymous users

o D) Encrypt all form data

Answer: A) Implement CSRF tokens in forms and validate them on the server side

Web Services Security

47. Scenario: A web service is using insecure transport protocols. What is a critical step to secure
communication with this service?

o A) Switch to a secure protocol like HTTPS

o B) Increase server bandwidth

o C) Limit access to the service by IP address

o D) Disable all service monitoring

Answer: A) Switch to a secure protocol like HTTPS

48. Scenario: You need to ensure that a web service’s API is protected against unauthorized access. What
security measure should be implemented?

o A) Use API keys and authenticate requests

o B) Allow unrestricted API access for ease of integration

o C) Disable API access logging

o D) Avoid documenting the API publicly

Answer: A) Use API keys and authenticate requests

Mobile App Security

49. Scenario: A mobile app needs to handle sensitive data securely. What is a recommended practice for
protecting this data?

o A) Use platform-specific secure storage APIs

o B) Store sensitive data in plain text files

o C) Cache sensitive data in memory

o D) Use insecure network protocols for data transmission

Answer: A) Use platform-specific secure storage APIs

50. Scenario: A mobile app is found to have weak server-side validation. What is a recommended solution?

o A) Implement strong server-side input validation

o B) Rely solely on client-side validation

o C) Ignore input validation as it’s not critical

o D) Only validate input on the server during login

Answer: A) Implement strong server-side input validation

Database Security
 51. Scenario: To ensure database security, an organization implements database activity monitoring. What
is a key benefit of this approach?

o A) Detection of suspicious activities and potential threats

o B) Reduced need for database backups

o C) Increased database performance

o D) Simplified database design

Answer: A) Detection of suspicious activities and potential threats

52. Scenario: An organization is securing its database against SQL injection attacks. What practice should be
followed?

o A) Use prepared statements and parameterized queries

o B) Allow direct user input in SQL queries

o C) Disable error reporting in the database

o D) Restrict database access by IP address only

Answer: A) Use prepared statements and parameterized queries

Secure Coding Guidelines

53. Scenario: During code review, you find that user input is being directly incorporated into SQL queries.
What should be the recommended fix?

o A) Use parameterized queries or prepared statements

o B) Encode user input before including it in queries

o C) Increase the database’s query timeout setting

o D) Allow all types of input without validation

Answer: A) Use parameterized queries or prepared statements

54. Scenario: A developer is creating a web application and needs to handle sensitive user data. What is a
secure coding practice to follow?

o A) Implement encryption for data at rest and in transit

o B) Store sensitive data in plaintext for easier access

o C) Use outdated encryption algorithms for simplicity

o D) Only validate data on the client side

Answer: A) Implement encryption for data at rest and in transit

Data Security Essentials

55. Scenario: To ensure data confidentiality, an organization encrypts sensitive information. What is a key
principle of encryption?

o A) Use strong and up-to-date encryption algorithms

o B) Share encryption keys openly with all employees

o C) Encrypt only data stored on external drives

 o D) Rely on encryption alone without access controls

Answer: A) Use strong and up-to-date encryption algorithms

56. Scenario: An organization implements data classification to protect sensitive information. What is the
main benefit of this approach?

o A) Properly aligns security measures with the sensitivity of the data

o B) Reduces the amount of data stored

o C) Limits the number of users who can access data

o D) Simplifies data backup processes

Answer: A) Properly aligns security measures with the sensitivity of the data

Data Security Controls

57. Scenario: An organization needs to implement controls to manage access to sensitive data. What control
type is appropriate for this?

o A) Access control mechanisms like role-based access control (RBAC)

o B) Data encryption for all data

o C) Frequent software updates

o D) Enhanced physical security for servers

Answer: A) Access control mechanisms like role-based access control (RBAC)

58. Scenario: A company is monitoring its data security controls and wants to ensure they are effective.
What is a recommended approach?

o A) Regularly test and review controls through audits and assessments

o B) Implement controls and do not review them regularly

o C) Reduce the number of security controls to minimize complexity

o D) Focus solely on network security controls

Answer: A) Regularly test and review controls through audits and assessments

Network Security

59. Scenario: To protect a network from external threats, what is an essential network security measure?

o A) Deploy and configure a firewall to filter incoming and outgoing traffic

o B) Disable all network security features for faster performance

o C) Use default configurations for network devices

o D) Increase the number of network devices

Answer: A) Deploy and configure a firewall to filter incoming and outgoing traffic

60. Scenario: An organization wants to secure its wireless network. What is a recommended practice?

o A) Use WPA3 encryption and a strong passphrase

o B) Use WEP encryption for backward compatibility

 o C) Leave the network open for ease of access

o D) Limit the wireless network to a single device

Answer: A) Use WPA3 encryption and a strong passphrase

Introduction to Cryptography

61. Scenario: You need to ensure data integrity in a communication channel. What cryptographic technique
should be used?

o A) Hash functions and digital signatures

o B) Symmetric encryption

o C) Asymmetric encryption

o D) Compression algorithms

Answer: A) Hash functions and digital signatures

62. Scenario: A company is implementing end-to-end encryption for its messaging system. What is a key
consideration?

o A) Both parties must use compatible encryption algorithms

o B) Encrypt only messages in transit

o C) Store encryption keys in a public repository

o D) Use outdated encryption methods for simplicity

Answer: A) Both parties must use compatible encryption algorithms

Threat Modeling

63. Scenario: When performing threat modeling, which of the following is a primary step in identifying
threats?

o A) Creating an inventory of system components and their interactions

o B) Installing new security software

o C) Upgrading system hardware

o D) Limiting user access to the system

Answer: A) Creating an inventory of system components and their interactions

64. Scenario: After identifying potential threats, what is the next step in threat modeling?

o A) Assess the risk associated with each identified threat

o B) Ignore the threats and focus on new features

o C) Discontinue threat modeling

o D) Implement random security measures

Answer: A) Assess the risk associated with each identified threat

Threat Hunting

65. Scenario: You are conducting a threat hunt and discover a previously unknown malware signature. What
should be your next step?
 o A) Investigate the malware signature and assess its impact

o B) Ignore it and continue with the hunt

o C) Share the signature with the public immediately

o D) Remove all malware detection tools

Answer: A) Investigate the malware signature and assess its impact

66. Scenario: During a threat hunting exercise, you find anomalous network behavior. What is the best
approach to handle this finding?

o A) Analyze the behavior in detail and correlate with other data sources

o B) Ignore the behavior as it might be a false positive

o C) Increase network traffic to see if the anomaly persists

o D) Disable all network activities

Answer: A) Analyze the behavior in detail and correlate with other data sources

OWASP TOP 10 Vulnerabilities

67. Scenario: A web application is susceptible to “Broken Access Control”. What should be done to mitigate
this issue?

o A) Implement strict access controls based on user roles

o B) Allow unrestricted access to all users

o C) Disable access controls for ease of use

o D) Ignore access control vulnerabilities

Answer: A) Implement strict access controls based on user roles

68. Scenario: A web application is found to be vulnerable to “Security Misconfiguration”. What is a

recommended solution?

o A) Review and configure all security settings correctly

o B) Use default configuration settings

o C) Ignore configuration warnings

o D) Increase the number of configuration options

Answer: A) Review and configure all security settings correctly

Security Assessment

69. Scenario: During a security assessment, you identify several critical vulnerabilities. What is the best
course of action?

o A) Prioritize and address the critical vulnerabilities immediately

o B) Focus only on minor issues

o C) Postpone addressing the vulnerabilities

o D) Increase the size of the IT team

Answer: A) Prioritize and address the critical vulnerabilities immediately

 70. Scenario: You are preparing for a security assessment. What is a key step to ensure the assessment is
effective?

o A) Define clear objectives and scope for the assessment

o B) Conduct the assessment without any planning

o C) Limit the assessment to only internal systems

o D) Avoid documenting the findings

Answer: A) Define clear objectives and scope for the assessment

Burp Suite

71. Scenario: You want to use Burp Suite to identify vulnerabilities in a web application. What tool should
you primarily use?

o A) Scanner

o B) Spider

o C) Repeater

o D) Decoder

Answer: A) Scanner

72. Scenario: You are using Burp Suite to analyze HTTP requests and responses. What component is used to
view and modify this traffic?

o A) Proxy

o B) Intruder

o C) Repeater

o D) Extender

Answer: A) Proxy

Identity and Access Management

73. Scenario: To manage user identities and access efficiently, an organization implements an Identity
Management System (IDMS). What is a key benefit?

o A) Centralized management of user identities and access rights

o B) Increased need for manual intervention

o C) Limited visibility into user activities

o D) Reduced need for authentication

Answer: A) Centralized management of user identities and access rights

74. Scenario: An organization needs to control access to its systems based on user roles. What method
should be used?

o A) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

o B) IP-Based Access Control

o C) Time-Based Access Control

 o D) Location-Based Access Control

Answer: A) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Cloud Infrastructure Security

75. Scenario: A company is using a cloud provider for infrastructure services. What is a crucial aspect of
ensuring cloud security?

o A) Understand and manage the shared responsibility model with the cloud provider

o B) Rely solely on the cloud provider’s security measures

o C) Use default cloud security settings without adjustments

o D) Avoid using encryption for data stored in the cloud

Answer: A) Understand and manage the shared responsibility model with the cloud provider

76. Scenario: To protect data in the cloud from unauthorized access, what practice is recommended?

o A) Encrypt sensitive data both in transit and at rest

o B) Use default encryption settings provided by the cloud provider

o C) Store encryption keys with the cloud provider

o D) Avoid encryption for performance reasons

Answer: A) Encrypt sensitive data both in transit and at rest

Cloud Application Security

77. Scenario: A cloud application is exposed to various security threats. What is an effective way to secure
the application?

o A) Implement security best practices throughout the application development lifecycle

o B) Rely on the cloud provider’s security features only

o C) Use default application configurations

o D) Avoid regular security testing

Answer: A) Implement security best practices throughout the application development lifecycle

78. Scenario: To secure a cloud application against unauthorized data access, what approach should be
used?

o A) Implement strong authentication and authorization mechanisms

o B) Limit user access to the application’s frontend only

o C) Disable authentication for ease of access

o D) Use unencrypted communication channels

Answer: A) Implement strong authentication and authorization mechanisms

DevOps Security

79. Scenario: To integrate security into a DevOps pipeline, what is a recommended practice?

o A) Incorporate automated security testing tools into the CI/CD process

 o B) Perform security testing only at the end of the development cycle

o C) Exclude security from the DevOps process for faster development

o D) Use manual security reviews only

Answer: A) Incorporate automated security testing tools into the CI/CD process

80. Scenario: A company is looking to secure its DevOps environment. What should be a primary focus?

o A) Implementing security controls throughout the development and deployment lifecycle

o B) Relying solely on the development team’s efforts

o C) Ignoring security during the development phase

o D) Using outdated security practices

Answer: A) Implementing security controls throughout the development and deployment lifecycle

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Cybersecurity Prologue

81. Scenario: An organization is establishing its cybersecurity strategy. What is a key component that should
be included in this strategy?

o A) Regularly updating and patching software and systems

o B) Limiting security measures to only the IT department

o C) Ignoring emerging threats and vulnerabilities

o D) Avoiding user awareness training

Answer: A) Regularly updating and patching software and systems

82. Scenario: When developing a cybersecurity policy, what is a crucial step to ensure its effectiveness?

o A) Involve all relevant stakeholders in the policy development process

o B) Develop the policy in isolation without feedback

o C) Focus only on technical aspects without considering organizational needs

o D) Avoid regular reviews and updates of the policy

Answer: A) Involve all relevant stakeholders in the policy development process

Security Operations

83. Scenario: A security operations center (SOC) detects unusual login activity. What is the recommended
immediate action?
 o A) Investigate the source and nature of the unusual activity

o B) Ignore the activity if it’s not critical

o C) Notify all employees about the activity

o D) Reboot all systems

Answer: A) Investigate the source and nature of the unusual activity

84. Scenario: To improve incident response times, what is a key practice for a SOC team?

o A) Develop and regularly test an incident response plan

o B) Delay incident response to gather more information

o C) Focus only on monitoring and ignore response strategies

o D) Increase the frequency of system reboots

Answer: A) Develop and regularly test an incident response plan

OWASP - Web Application Security

85. Scenario: A web application has an “Unvalidated Redirects and Forwards” vulnerability. What is a
recommended measure to mitigate this issue?

o A) Validate and restrict all redirect and forward destinations

o B) Allow unrestricted redirects and forwards

o C) Disable redirects and forwards entirely

o D) Use outdated libraries for redirects

Answer: A) Validate and restrict all redirect and forward destinations

86. Scenario: A web application is vulnerable to “Cross-Site Scripting” (XSS). What is a recommended
approach to prevent XSS attacks?

o A) Implement input validation and output encoding

o B) Allow all user input without restrictions

o C) Disable HTML tags in user input

o D) Use basic string matching for input validation

Answer: A) Implement input validation and output encoding

Web Services Security

87. Scenario: To secure a web service from unauthorized access, what should be implemented?

o A) Authentication and authorization mechanisms

o B) Unrestricted access for ease of integration

o C) Disabling all security measures

o D) Relying solely on web service documentation

Answer: A) Authentication and authorization mechanisms

 88. Scenario: A web service exposes sensitive data via its API. What is a recommended practice to protect
this data?

o A) Use encryption for data transmitted through the API

o B) Allow unencrypted data transmission for faster performance

o C) Rely on the API key for security alone

o D) Share sensitive data in plain text

Answer: A) Use encryption for data transmitted through the API

Mobile App Security

89. Scenario: A mobile app is found to store sensitive data insecurely. What is a recommended practice to
secure this data?

o A) Use encrypted storage mechanisms provided by the platform

o B) Store data in plaintext files

o C) Cache sensitive data in memory

o D) Avoid using secure storage APIs

Answer: A) Use encrypted storage mechanisms provided by the platform

90. Scenario: A mobile app’s backend server is vulnerable to API abuse. What is a recommended solution?

o A) Implement rate limiting and API access controls

o B) Allow unlimited API requests

o C) Disable API authentication

o D) Share API access credentials publicly

Answer: A) Implement rate limiting and API access controls

Database Security

91. Scenario: To ensure database security, what is a key practice for managing database access?

o A) Implement the principle of least privilege for user access

o B) Allow all users full access to the database

o C) Use default database passwords

o D) Avoid regular database backups

Answer: A) Implement the principle of least privilege for user access

92. Scenario: A database is susceptible to data breaches due to weak encryption. What should be done to
improve security?

o A) Use strong and industry-standard encryption algorithms

o B) Rely on outdated encryption methods

o C) Store encryption keys with the database

o D) Ignore encryption for performance reasons

Answer: A) Use strong and industry-standard encryption algorithms

Secure Coding Guidelines

93. Scenario: A developer is writing code that processes user input. What is a best practice for securing this
code?

o A) Validate and sanitize all user inputs

o B) Assume all user inputs are safe

o C) Disable input validation for performance reasons

o D) Store user inputs without any processing

Answer: A) Validate and sanitize all user inputs

94. Scenario: When handling sensitive data in code, what is a recommended practice?

o A) Use encryption and access controls

o B) Store sensitive data in plaintext

o C) Hard-code sensitive information in the source code

o D) Avoid documenting security controls

Answer: A) Use encryption and access controls

Data Security Essentials

95. Scenario: To protect data integrity, what approach should be used?

o A) Implement data integrity checks and hashing

o B) Store data without any validation

o C) Rely on unencrypted data storage

o D) Avoid regular data backups

Answer: A) Implement data integrity checks and hashing

96. Scenario: An organization wants to implement data loss prevention (DLP) controls. What is a key aspect
of this approach?

o A) Monitor and control the movement of sensitive data

o B) Allow unrestricted data transfers

o C) Disregard data classification

o D) Limit DLP controls to only email systems

Answer: A) Monitor and control the movement of sensitive data

Data Security Controls

97. Scenario: To ensure effective data security, an organization implements access controls. What is a key
principle to follow?

o A) Restrict access based on user roles and responsibilities

o B) Grant all users full access by default

 o C) Avoid regular reviews of access permissions

o D) Use shared access credentials

Answer: A) Restrict access based on user roles and responsibilities

98. Scenario: An organization needs to protect its data from unauthorized modifications. What control is
effective for this purpose?

o A) Implement change management and version control systems

o B) Allow unrestricted data modifications

o C) Disable audit logging

o D) Use default settings for data access

Answer: A) Implement change management and version control systems

Network Security

99. Scenario: To protect a network from internal threats, what is an essential practice?

o A) Implement network segmentation and internal firewalls

o B) Allow unrestricted access between all network segments

o C) Disable network monitoring

o D) Ignore internal traffic patterns

Answer: A) Implement network segmentation and internal firewalls

100. Scenario: An organization wants to prevent unauthorized access to its network. What measure
should be implemented? - A) Use strong authentication methods and access controls - B) Allow open
access to all network services - C) Rely solely on physical security measures - D) Disable network security
features for convenience

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**Answer:** A) Use strong authentication methods and access controls

Introduction to Cryptography

101. Scenario: To protect the confidentiality of data, what is an essential aspect of encryption? - A)
Use strong and well-established encryption algorithms - B) Rely on simple and outdated encryption
methods - C) Share encryption keys openly - D) Store encrypted data without access controls

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**Answer:** A) Use strong and well-established encryption algorithms

102. Scenario: When implementing public key cryptography, what is a crucial step? - A) Securely
manage and protect private keys - B) Share private keys with all users - C) Use the same key for
encryption and decryption - D) Ignore key management practices

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**Answer:** A) Securely manage and protect private keys

Threat Modeling

103. Scenario: During threat modeling, you identify a potential insider threat. What is a key step in
addressing this threat? - A) Implement access controls and monitoring for sensitive data - B) Ignore the
threat as it is less likely - C) Restrict all employee access without justification - D) Avoid training
employees on security best practices

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**Answer:** A) Implement access controls and monitoring for sensitive data

104. Scenario: After identifying a potential threat in threat modeling, what should be done next? - A)
Develop and implement mitigation strategies for the identified threat - B) Ignore the threat and focus on
other tasks - C) Only document the threat without taking action - D) Delay mitigation efforts indefinitely

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**Answer:** A) Develop and implement mitigation strategies for the identified threat

Threat Hunting

105. Scenario: During a threat hunting exercise, you discover suspicious file activity. What should be
your immediate action? - A) Analyze the file activity and correlate with other data - B) Ignore the activity
as it may be a false positive - C) Increase system performance by removing suspicious files - D) Share the
file activity data publicly

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**Answer:** A) Analyze the file activity and correlate with other data

106. Scenario: You are conducting threat hunting and find unusual login patterns. What is a
recommended next step? - A) Investigate the login patterns and check for potential security incidents -
B) Allow all login patterns to continue without investigation - C) Focus only on login patterns from
external IP addresses - D) Ignore unusual patterns as they may be normal

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**Answer:** A) Investigate the login patterns and check for potential security incidents

OWASP TOP 10 Vulnerabilities

107. Scenario: A web application is vulnerable to “Insecure Deserialization”. What is a recommended

approach to mitigate this risk? - A) Validate and sanitize all data before deserialization - B) Allow
unrestricted deserialization - C) Disable deserialization processes - D) Use outdated deserialization
libraries

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**Answer:** A) Validate and sanitize all data before deserialization

 108. Scenario: A web application’s authentication mechanism is vulnerable to “Broken
Authentication”. What is a recommended solution? - A) Implement multi-factor authentication and
secure password policies - B) Allow weak passwords for ease of use - C) Avoid implementing session
management - D) Use default authentication settings

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**Answer:** A) Implement multi-factor authentication and secure password policies

Security Assessment

109. Scenario: During a security assessment, you discover that some security patches are missing.
What is the best action to take? - A) Apply the missing security patches as soon as possible - B) Ignore
the missing patches if they are not critical - C) Only apply patches for major vulnerabilities - D) Delay
patching until the next system update

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**Answer:** A) Apply the missing security patches as soon as possible

110. Scenario: A security assessment identifies several compliance issues. What should be done to
address these issues? - A) Develop and implement a plan to address compliance gaps - B) Ignore
compliance issues as they are less critical - C) Focus only on technical vulnerabilities - D) Avoid
documenting compliance issues

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**Answer:** A) Develop and implement a plan to address compliance gaps

Burp Suite

111. Scenario: You want to use Burp Suite to perform vulnerability scanning on a web application.
What component is most appropriate? - A) Burp Scanner - B) Burp Repeater - C) Burp Intruder - D) Burp
Decoder

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**Answer:** A) Burp Scanner

112. Scenario: In Burp Suite, you want to automate the process of finding vulnerabilities. What tool
should you use? - A) Burp Intruder - B) Burp Repeater - C) Burp Spider - D) Burp Sequencer

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**Answer:** A) Burp Intruder

Identity and Access Management

113. Scenario: To enhance identity and access management, an organization implements single sign-
on (SSO). What is a primary benefit? - A) Simplified user access management with a single set of
credentials - B) Increased need for multiple passwords - C) Restricted access to only one application - D)
Reduced user convenience
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**Answer:** A) Simplified user access management with a single set of credentials

114. Scenario: An organization wants to enforce strong password policies. What is a key aspect of
this policy? - A) Require complex passwords with a combination of characters - B) Allow short and simple
passwords - C) Use the same password for all accounts - D) Avoid periodic password changes

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**Answer:** A) Require complex passwords with a combination of characters

Cloud Infrastructure Security

115. Scenario: To protect cloud infrastructure from external attacks, what is a crucial security
measure? - A) Implement security groups and network access controls - B) Allow unrestricted access to
all cloud resources - C) Use default security settings without customization - D) Ignore cloud security
best practices

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**Answer:** A) Implement security groups and network access controls

116. Scenario: A company needs to ensure data privacy in its cloud environment. What is a
recommended practice? - A) Use encryption for data stored and processed in the cloud - B) Store
sensitive data in plaintext - C) Rely solely on the cloud provider’s encryption - D) Share encryption keys
with all users

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**Answer:** A) Use encryption for data stored and processed in the cloud

Cloud Application Security

117. Scenario: To secure a cloud application’s configuration, what should be prioritized? - A)

Implement secure configuration settings and regularly review them - B) Use default configuration
settings - C) Avoid reviewing application settings - D) Disable all security configurations for ease of use

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**Answer:** A) Implement secure configuration settings and regularly review them

118. Scenario: A cloud application handles sensitive data. What is a key security practice for this
application? - A) Use strong access controls and regular security assessments - B) Allow open access to
sensitive data - C) Ignore security updates for the application - D) Store sensitive data without
encryption

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**Answer:** A) Use strong access controls and regular security assessments

DevOps Security

119. Scenario: To integrate security into the DevOps pipeline, what is an important practice? - A)
Incorporate security testing and reviews into the CI/CD process - B) Exclude security testing from the
development lifecycle - C) Focus only on development speed - D) Avoid automation in security processes

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**Answer:** A) Incorporate security testing and reviews into the CI/CD process

120. Scenario: A company wants to secure its DevOps environment. What is a critical security
practice? - A) Implement security controls at every stage of the development lifecycle - B) Limit security
measures to the production environment - C) Use default security configurations for all tools - D) Avoid
regular security audits

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**Answer:** A) Implement security controls at every stage of the development lifecycle

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