Computer

Which digital security mechanism verifies the authenticity and integrity of a digital message or document, similar to a handwritten signature?

Which Indian law primarily governs cybercrime, electronic commerce, and digital signatures in India?

Which Indian government agency serves as the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents?

Which section of the Indian IT Act, 2000, deals specifically with punishment for cybercrimes like hacking with dishonest intent?

Which Indian regulatory body oversees cybersecurity guidelines and digital compliance specifically for the banking sector?

What term describes the legal, authorized practice of testing systems for vulnerabilities to help improve security, often called 'white-hat' hacking?

What term describes hackers who exploit systems illegally for personal gain or malicious intent, as opposed to ethical hackers?

What term describes a hacker who operates between ethical and unethical boundaries, sometimes without full authorization but not maliciously?

What term describes a decoy computer system set up to attract and study attackers' techniques, diverting them from real targets?

What term describes the practice of regularly copying important files to protect against data loss from ransomware or hardware failure?

Which core information security principle ensures that data is accessible only to those authorized to view it?

Which core information security principle ensures that data remains accurate and unaltered by unauthorized parties?

Which core information security principle ensures that data and systems remain accessible to authorized users when needed?

Together, confidentiality, integrity, and availability form which widely used information security model?

What term describes a weakness in a system that could potentially be exploited by a threat?

What term describes any potential danger or malicious actor that could exploit a vulnerability to cause harm?

What term describes the potential for loss or damage when a threat exploits a vulnerability?

What term describes a small piece of software released to fix a security vulnerability or bug in a program?

What term describes authorized simulated cyberattacks conducted to evaluate the security of a system?

What term describes a systematic evaluation of an organization's information systems to assess security compliance and weaknesses?

Which security principle states that users should be granted only the minimum access necessary to perform their job functions?

Which modern security model assumes no user or device should be automatically trusted, even inside the network perimeter?

Which practice involves regularly changing default settings and passwords on newly purchased routers or IoT devices?

Which category of increasingly common cyber threats specifically targets internet-connected smart devices, like cameras or smart thermostats?

Which safe practice is recommended when using public Wi-Fi networks, such as in a cafe or airport, to protect sensitive data?