Module 3: Content-Related Vulnerabilities: Techniques and Best Practices

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Content-Related Vulnerabilities

Graded Assignment

1. Which TWO of the following statements are TRUE when speaking about content-related security threats?

  • Ransomware is a type of malicious software exploit that threatens to publish or perpetually block access to data unless money is paid. ✅
  • Screenshots or other images that are made public without redaction can trigger a content-related cyber attack threat. ✅
  • Tracking and unmasking ransomware attackers, via incoming ransom payments, is usually not very difficult with today’s modern banking systems.
  • Public, user-supplied reviews, images, or videos are considered “safe content” and generally do not require additional security oversight.

Explanation:
Ransomware is a major cybersecurity threat that locks or encrypts data and demands a ransom. Publicly shared images or screenshots without redaction can expose sensitive data like credentials, leading to breaches. These are real and common content-related risks.

2. Which TWO of the following options are ways that Google Cloud automates for customers the mitigation of many content threats?

  • Google has global visibility into malicious sites and content, and is able to warn incoming users of suspected malware. ✅
  • In Google Drive, all files will undergo a malware scan prior to any file download or file sharing attempt. ✅
  • In Compute Engine, all files are scanned for ransomware type security breaches before uploading,

Explanation:
Google’s infrastructure monitors malicious activity globally and warns users about malware. In Google Drive, files are scanned for threats before they’re downloaded or shared—this helps reduce the risk of spreading infected content.

3. Which TWO of the following tools does Google Cloud make available to customers for the mitigation of content-related security threats?

  • Cloud Data Loss Prevention API ✅
  • Cloud Natural Language API ✅
  • Text Redaction API
  • Clean Data API

Explanation:
The Cloud DLP API helps identify and protect sensitive data, including credit cards, SSNs, and PII. The Text Redaction API (which often works with DLP) helps mask or remove sensitive content from documents and media.

Related contents:

Module 2: Protecting against Distributed Denial of Service Attacks (DDoS)
Module 4: Monitoring, Logging, Auditing and Scanning

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