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Welcome to the Information Security Training Quiz! Specific rules and procedures are put in place when using computer artwork, and it is essential for employees to know what they have access to and don’t. How do you ensure that the password you have set for your computer is safe, and do you know how to note suspicious emails sent to you? This quiz will help find out how secure your information is.

Questions and Answers

1.

Individually Identifiable Information includes things like Name, Date of Birth, Phone Number, E-Mail Address, Health Information, and Social Security Number.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True, our customer's information is one of our most valuable assets!

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2.

HIPAA infractions can include not only financial penalties on the corporation but on the individual involved as well. If the violation was wrongful or negligent disclosure, the individual can also face jail time.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True, HIPAA violations can even mean jail time in some cases.

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3.

Identity thieves deploy various techniques to try and steal customer information including but not limited too: phishing, social engineering, and network attacks.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True, other techniques include dumpster diving, theft, and network attacks.

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4.

Phishing is a special way of catching fish in Philadelphia.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False, phishing is a technique used by identity thieves where they send out emails requesting information on potential targets in hopes that company personnel will provide it.

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5.

Spear Phishing is when identity thieves craft a sophisticated phishing email that appears to come from your employer, typically someone in HR or the IT departments.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True, this technique is more widely used than ever before.

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6.

Social Engineering is an easy way for identity thieves to try and extract information from the company's front line personnel.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True, the easiest way to get information...is to ask!

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7.

Some of the tools companies use to protect their organizations from identity thieves include things like firewalls, shred bins, monitor shades, and policies and procedures; but does not include annual training like this test.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False, annual information security training is a critical part of any information security program.

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8.

The most valuable tools against identity thieves are firewalls.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False, the most valuable tool against identity thieves is a well trained and alert staff.

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9.

Strong Passwords have 6 characters, one number, and one capital letter.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False, strong passwords have 8 characters and at least 1 upper case letter, 1 lower case letter, 1 number, and 1 special character. In addition, they are not a dictionary word or a formal name.

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10.

If a suspicious email is forwarded to you the best thing to do is notify IT Support and not forward the email to anyone as it could contain a virus or malicious code that could harm other PCs or the network itself.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True, whenever in doubt always notify IT support, they armed with the tools to look at the email and see what types of threats could be embedded within.

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Information Security Training Quiz! Trivia

Individually Identifiable Information includes things like Name, Date of Birth, Phone Number, E-Mail Address, Health Information, and Social Security Number.

HIPAA infractions can include not only financial penalties on the corporation but on the individual involved as well. If the violation was wrongful or negligent disclosure, the individual can also face jail time.

Identity thieves deploy various techniques to try and steal customer information including but not limited too: phishing, social engineering, and network attacks.

Phishing is a special way of catching fish in Philadelphia.

Spear Phishing is when identity thieves craft a sophisticated phishing email that appears to come from your employer, typically someone in HR or the IT departments.

Social Engineering is an easy way for identity thieves to try and extract information from the company's front line personnel.

Some of the tools companies use to protect their organizations from identity thieves include things like firewalls, shred bins, monitor shades, and policies and procedures; but does not include annual training like this test.

The most valuable tools against identity thieves are firewalls.

Strong Passwords have 6 characters, one number, and one capital letter.

If a suspicious email is forwarded to you the best thing to do is notify IT Support and not forward the email to anyone as it could contain a virus or malicious code that could harm other PCs or the network itself.