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Cybersecurity and Government

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What is the primary responsibility of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)?

  1. Investigating cyberattacks

  2. Enforcing cybersecurity regulations

  3. Coordinating cybersecurity efforts across government agencies

  4. Providing cybersecurity training to government employees


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

CISA is responsible for coordinating cybersecurity efforts across government agencies, including developing and implementing cybersecurity policies, sharing threat information, and responding to cyber incidents.

Which U.S. government agency is responsible for investigating cyberattacks and prosecuting cybercrimes?

  1. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

  2. National Security Agency (NSA)

  3. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

  4. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FBI is responsible for investigating cyberattacks and prosecuting cybercrimes, including computer hacking, identity theft, and online fraud.

What is the purpose of the Cybersecurity Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?

  1. To provide guidance to organizations on how to protect their systems from cyberattacks

  2. To establish cybersecurity standards for government agencies

  3. To create a centralized database of cybersecurity vulnerabilities

  4. To develop new cybersecurity technologies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cybersecurity Framework is a voluntary set of guidelines and best practices that organizations can use to improve their cybersecurity posture and reduce the risk of cyberattacks.

Which U.S. government agency is responsible for overseeing the security of federal information systems?

  1. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

  2. General Services Administration (GSA)

  3. National Security Agency (NSA)

  4. Department of Defense (DoD)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The OMB is responsible for overseeing the security of federal information systems, including developing and implementing cybersecurity policies, conducting security reviews, and responding to cyber incidents.

What is the purpose of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)?

  1. To establish cybersecurity standards for government agencies

  2. To create a centralized database of cybersecurity vulnerabilities

  3. To provide guidance to organizations on how to protect their systems from cyberattacks

  4. To develop new cybersecurity technologies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FISMA is a U.S. law that establishes cybersecurity standards for government agencies, including requirements for risk management, incident response, and information security training.

Which U.S. government agency is responsible for coordinating cybersecurity efforts with international partners?

  1. Department of State

  2. Department of Defense

  3. National Security Agency

  4. Central Intelligence Agency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Department of State is responsible for coordinating cybersecurity efforts with international partners, including negotiating cybersecurity agreements and providing assistance to other countries in developing their cybersecurity capabilities.

What is the purpose of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) National Cybersecurity Awareness Month?

  1. To raise awareness about cybersecurity risks and best practices

  2. To promote the use of cybersecurity technologies

  3. To provide training to cybersecurity professionals

  4. To conduct cybersecurity research


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CISA's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual campaign held in October to raise awareness about cybersecurity risks and best practices among individuals, businesses, and government agencies.

Which U.S. government agency is responsible for conducting cybersecurity research and developing new cybersecurity technologies?

  1. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

  2. National Security Agency (NSA)

  3. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

  4. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NIST is responsible for conducting cybersecurity research and developing new cybersecurity technologies, including cryptographic algorithms, security standards, and cybersecurity testing tools.

What is the purpose of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA)?

  1. To encourage the sharing of cybersecurity information between the government and private sector

  2. To create a centralized database of cybersecurity vulnerabilities

  3. To provide guidance to organizations on how to protect their systems from cyberattacks

  4. To develop new cybersecurity technologies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CISA is a U.S. law that encourages the sharing of cybersecurity information between the government and private sector, including information about cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.

Which U.S. government agency is responsible for developing and implementing cybersecurity policies for the federal government?

  1. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

  2. General Services Administration (GSA)

  3. National Security Agency (NSA)

  4. Department of Defense (DoD)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The OMB is responsible for developing and implementing cybersecurity policies for the federal government, including policies on risk management, incident response, and information security training.

What is the purpose of the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC)?

  1. To provide cybersecurity threat information and guidance to government agencies and private sector organizations

  2. To conduct cybersecurity research and develop new cybersecurity technologies

  3. To investigate cyberattacks and prosecute cybercrimes

  4. To coordinate cybersecurity efforts with international partners


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NCCIC is a U.S. government organization that provides cybersecurity threat information and guidance to government agencies and private sector organizations, including information about cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.

Which U.S. government agency is responsible for overseeing the security of critical infrastructure sectors, such as energy, transportation, and water?

  1. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

  2. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

  3. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  4. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DHS is responsible for overseeing the security of critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, transportation, and water, and for coordinating efforts to protect these sectors from cyberattacks and other threats.

What is the purpose of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) Cybersecurity Framework?

  1. To provide guidance to organizations on how to protect their systems from cyberattacks

  2. To establish cybersecurity standards for government agencies

  3. To create a centralized database of cybersecurity vulnerabilities

  4. To develop new cybersecurity technologies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CISA's Cybersecurity Framework is a voluntary set of guidelines and best practices that organizations can use to improve their cybersecurity posture and reduce the risk of cyberattacks.

Which U.S. government agency is responsible for developing and implementing cybersecurity policies for the Department of Defense?

  1. Department of Defense (DoD)

  2. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

  3. General Services Administration (GSA)

  4. National Security Agency (NSA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The DoD is responsible for developing and implementing cybersecurity policies for the Department of Defense, including policies on risk management, incident response, and information security training.

What is the purpose of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) National Vulnerability Database (NVD)?

  1. To provide information about known cybersecurity vulnerabilities

  2. To develop and maintain cybersecurity standards

  3. To conduct cybersecurity research and develop new cybersecurity technologies

  4. To investigate cyberattacks and prosecute cybercrimes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CISA's NVD is a database of known cybersecurity vulnerabilities, including information about the vulnerability, its impact, and how to mitigate it.

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