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Test Your Cybersecurity Knowledge [1]

October 25, 2022 by Employee and Information Services [2]

In lieu of traditional tips, this week, we are putting you to the test. Below you will find three questions about cybersecurity topics previously covered in Tech Tip Tuesday. Test yourself and make sure you’re up to date with the latest digital safety measures!

Which is the purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

  • ​MFA requires a two-step authentication process before granting log-in access to verify the user identity.
  • MFA requires you to call and get permission from your supervisor to access certain information.
  • MFA requires you to prove you’re not a robot by, for example, selecting which frames of a picture contain a traffic light.

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What are common characteristics of phishing scams?

  • ​Spelling and grammar errors
  • Creating a sense of urgency
  • Explicitly asking to provide sensitive information
  • Unfamiliar sender address
  • All of the above

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What percentage of people use the same password for multiple accounts?

  • 50%
  • 33%
  • 60%
  • 70%

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