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IoT Security Standards and Regulations

Description: This quiz covers the various security standards and regulations that are applicable to IoT devices and networks.
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Which international standard provides a framework for securing IoT devices and networks?

  1. ISO/IEC 27001

  2. ISO/IEC 27017

  3. ISO/IEC 27018

  4. ISO/IEC 27019

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

ISO/IEC 27017 is a specific standard that provides guidelines for securing IoT devices and networks.

What is the name of the US federal law that requires federal agencies to implement IoT security measures?

  1. The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act

  2. The Cybersecurity Act of 2015

  3. The National Cybersecurity Protection Act

  4. The Federal Information Security Management Act

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act was signed into law in 2019 and requires federal agencies to implement IoT security measures.

Which European Union directive sets out requirements for the security of IoT devices?

  1. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  2. The Network and Information Security Directive (NIS Directive)

  3. The Radio Equipment Directive (RED)

  4. The Machinery Directive

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NIS Directive requires member states to take measures to ensure the security of network and information systems, including IoT devices.

What is the name of the international standard that specifies requirements for the security of IoT devices?

  1. IEEE 802.11i

  2. IEEE 802.15.4

  3. IEEE 802.16e

  4. IEEE 2030.1

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IEEE 2030.1 is a standard that specifies requirements for the security of IoT devices.

Which of the following is a best practice for securing IoT devices?

  1. Use strong passwords and change them regularly

  2. Keep IoT devices up to date with the latest firmware

  3. Use a firewall to block unauthorized access to IoT devices

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are best practices for securing IoT devices.

What is the name of the US federal agency responsible for overseeing IoT security?

  1. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

  2. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

  3. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  4. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NIST is responsible for developing standards and guidelines for IoT security.

Which of the following is a common type of IoT security attack?

  1. Malware

  2. Phishing

  3. Man-in-the-middle attacks

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malware, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks are all common types of IoT security attacks.

What is the name of the international standard that specifies requirements for the security of IoT networks?

  1. ISO/IEC 27001

  2. ISO/IEC 27017

  3. ISO/IEC 27018

  4. ISO/IEC 27019

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

ISO/IEC 27018 is a specific standard that provides guidelines for securing IoT networks.

Which of the following is a best practice for securing IoT networks?

  1. Use strong encryption

  2. Implement network segmentation

  3. Use a firewall to block unauthorized access to the network

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are best practices for securing IoT networks.

What is the name of the US federal law that requires federal agencies to report IoT security incidents?

  1. The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act

  2. The Cybersecurity Act of 2015

  3. The National Cybersecurity Protection Act

  4. The Federal Information Security Management Act

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

FISMA requires federal agencies to report IoT security incidents.

Which of the following is a common type of IoT network security attack?

  1. Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks

  2. Man-in-the-middle attacks

  3. Phishing

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DDoS attacks, man-in-the-middle attacks, and phishing are all common types of IoT network security attacks.

What is the name of the international standard that specifies requirements for the security of IoT data?

  1. ISO/IEC 27001

  2. ISO/IEC 27017

  3. ISO/IEC 27018

  4. ISO/IEC 27019

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISO/IEC 27019 is a specific standard that provides guidelines for securing IoT data.

Which of the following is a best practice for securing IoT data?

  1. Encrypt IoT data at rest and in transit

  2. Implement access control measures to restrict access to IoT data

  3. Use strong encryption keys

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are best practices for securing IoT data.

What is the name of the US federal law that requires federal agencies to develop IoT security plans?

  1. The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act

  2. The Cybersecurity Act of 2015

  3. The National Cybersecurity Protection Act

  4. The Federal Information Security Management Act

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

FISMA requires federal agencies to develop IoT security plans.

Which of the following is a common type of IoT data security attack?

  1. Malware

  2. Phishing

  3. Man-in-the-middle attacks

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malware, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks are all common types of IoT data security attacks.

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