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Test your knowledge: Build your cybersecurity network

1. Which of the following methods can be used to build your cybersecurity network? Select three answers.

  • Join cybersecurity associations.
  • Attend cybersecurity conferences.
  • Connect with security professionals using social media.
  • Research the latest threats and vulnerabilities.

2. Fill in the blank: A security professional can sign up for _____ to keep up with key trends and topics in the industry.

  • Linux training courses
  • healthcare magazines
  • engineering mailing lists
  • security mailing lists

3. Which of the following strategies can an aspiring security analyst use to connect with security professionals? Select two answers.

  • Subscribe to security mailing lists.
  • Leverage professional social media sites such as LinkedIn®.
  • Create a newsletter.
  • Join security associations.

4. How can engaging with the security community help newcomers establish a security career? Select two answers.

  • By connecting with other security professionals
  • By focusing on improving technical skills
  • By engaging in unethical security activities
  • By staying informed about the latest security news

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5. You are being interviewed for a cybersecurity analyst role with a mid-level organization. During the interview, the hiring manager asks you what resources you believe are most valuable for staying up-to-date on the most critical security risks to web applications. Which of the following resources would you suggest?

  • Risk Management for Security Geeks
  • CSO Online
  • OWASP
  • Krebs Explains Security

6. Fill in the blank: ____ is a security website that covers security news and investigations into cyber attacks.

  • Security Investigation by Krebs
  • The Washington Post Security Guide
  • Krebs on Security
  • Security from Kreb’s Point of View

7. Which site do many CISOs in the security industry review for security tips and ideas?

  • The Security CISO Online
  • The CSO Security Expert Digest
  • CSO Online
  • CSO Tips for Beginners

8. Which security resource provides information on analytics and application security, mobile and cloud security, and the Internet of Things (IoT)?

  • Krebs Knows Security
  • Krebs on Security 
  • CSO Online
  • Dark Reading

9. Fill in the blank: _____ is a great way to connect to other security professionals in the industry.

  • Knocking door-to-door
  • Asking friends and family members who are not in the security industry for introductions
  • Staying away from social media
  • Networking on social media

10. Fill in the blank: _____ is a great way to connect with security professionals on social media.

  • Responding to unfamiliar messages
  • Attempting to hack a security team member and resolving that hack in a timely fashion
  • Reading and commenting on the social media posts of leaders in the security industry
  • Reading CISO posts on social media

11. Fill in the blank: _____ for the name of the CISO of an organization is a good first step to finding a CISO to follow on social media.

  • Asking social media friends
  • Asking friends or family members
  • Checking an organization’s blog
  • Conducting an internet search

12. What is a good way to find other security analysts in the industry to follow on social media?

  • Search for security engineers on LinkedIn®
  • Cold call various security teams until someone agrees to connect with you on social media
  • Put out a social media post that asks all security analysts to follow you
  • Search for cybersecurity analysts on LinkedIn®

13. Fill in the blank: For individuals who are not active on social media, _____ is another great way to connect with security professionals.

  • taking a class on how to foster a collaborative team environment
  • joining different security associations
  • joining exclusive CFO seminars
  • taking a social media training course

14. Fill in the blank: When determining a security association to join, it's important to _____.

  • select one that is geared towards advanced security professionals
  • select one that aligns with your professional goals
  • ask the CISO of the most recent organization you applied to for suggestions
  • join one that is closest to where you live, so you’re able to attend in person

15. Which well-known security website was created by former Washington Post reporter, Brian Krebs?

  • Security from Kreb’s Point of View
  • Brian Knows Security
  • The Washington Post Security Guide
  • Krebs on Security

16. Fill in the blank: _____ provides news, analysis, and research on various security and risk management topics.

  • Risk Management for Security Geeks
  • Krebs Explains Security
  • Who Knows Security?
  • CSO Online

17. Fill in the blank: Although many security websites and blogs provide different relevant security tips, _____ specifically provides information on analytics and application security, mobile and cloud security, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

  • Dark Reading
  • CSO Online
  • Krebs on Security
  • Kreb’s Cloud Security Blog

18. You’ve recently completed the Google Cybersecurity Certificate and decide it’s time to connect with other security professionals. Which of the following is a great way to connect with security professionals?

  • Searching for them on social media
  • Asking friends and family members who are not in the security industry to connect you with people they know
  • Staying away from social media
  • Calling different organizations and asking to speak with their security teams

19. You’ve recently completed the Google Cybersecurity Certificate and decide it’s time to connect with other security professionals. Which of the following is a great way to connect with security professionals on social media? Select two answers.

  • Follow leaders in the security industry
  • Respond to messages of people on social media that you’re unfamiliar with, as long as their profile says they’re in the security industry
  • Read and comment on the social media posts of leaders in the security industry
  • Send messages to a security supervisor until they agree to be your mentor

20. Fill in the blank: The first step to finding a CISO to follow on social media is to conduct a(n) _____ for the name of the CISO of an organization.

  • cross-reference check
  • background check
  • external security audit
  • internet search

21. What is a great way to connect with security professionals or find mentors in the security industry without using social media?

  • Search for CISOs on LinkedIn®
  • Do an internet search for entry-level security analysts in your area
  • Join different security associations
  • Attend a social media training seminar

22. Which security website covers security news and investigations into cyber attacks?

  • Online CISO
  • Kreb’s Security Perspective
  • Security Investigation by Krebs
  • Krebs on Security

23. Which of the following is a good first step to finding a CISO to follow on social media?

  • Ask friends in the e-commerce industry about which CISOs to follow
  • Conduct a background check on CISOs in your area
  • Send multiple messages to a company on their social media page and ask how to contact their CISO directly
  • Conduct an internet search for the name of the CISO of an organization

24. On social networks like LinkedIn®, you can find security professionals by searching for “cybersecurity analysts” or a similar search term. After this search, what is the best way to filter through those search results?

  • Filter for people who talk about # (hashtag) cybersecurity
  • Filter for people who talk about # (hashtag) product engineering
  • Filter for people who talk about # (hashtag) Python
  • Filter for people who talk about # (hashtag) social media

25. Fill in the blank: _____ is a great way to connect with security professionals without using social media.

  • Cold calling security teams from different companies
  • Doing an internet search for entry-level security analysts in your area
  • Joining different security associations
  • Contacting a CISO directly via email

26. Fill in the blank: Selecting a security association that _____ will help ensure you find the one that best fits your needs.

  • is within a five-mile radius of your home
  • has excellent online reviews
  • aligns with your professional goals
  • is dedicated to senior-level analysts

27. Fill in the blank: The OWASP is a standard awareness document that lists the top _____most critical security risks to web applications.

  • 10
  • 50
  • 5
  • 20

28. What is the best search term to use to find a security organization to join?

  • “Incident response teams”
  • “Industry associations”
  • “Top CISOs in my area”
  • “Cybersecurity industry associations”

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