Global exposure to cyber security threats

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Global exposure to cyber security threats

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A

Quick Questions

Shade in the A or B circle for each question.

1. Does the internet make cyber threats a global issue?
A Yes
B No
2. Are cyber attackers limited to the same country as their target?
A True
B False
3. Can national borders fully stop online cyber attacks?
A Yes
B No
4. Is global exposure to cyber threats a concern only for large multinational companies?
A False
B True
5. Does connecting a system to the internet increase its exposure to global threats?
A Yes
B No
B

Match the Pairs

Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.

Left columnRight column
1Internet-connected network AInternet connectivity
2Global attack surface B24/7 global network access
3Threats are not confined to one country CCan be accessed from anywhere in the world
4Attackers can target systems from any timezone DCyber risk can originate from anywhere globally
5Our firewall blocks all overseas attacks ENo security measure can block every global threat
6Cyber risk only comes from local hackers FThe full set of points worldwide where a system could be attacked
C

Definitions

Global exposure
D

Fill in the Blanks

Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.

1.
Threats can originate from any _______.
2.
Attackers operate across many time _____.
3.
Local systems face _____________ risks.
4.
The internet connects networks ________.
5.
No organisation is ______ to threats.
E

Spot the Error

Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.

Question 1
A All threats stay local only.
B Cyber attacks cross borders.
C Networks connect countries.
Question 2
A The internet is worldwide.
B Only local hackers attack us.
C Attackers can be anywhere.
Question 3
A Threats vary by region.
B Global exposure raises risk.
C Borders fully block attacks.
Question 4
A Networks span the globe.
B Threats can originate afar.
C Exposure is a global issue.
D Firewalls stop all risk.
Question 5
A Cyber risk is only domestic.
B Attacks can come from abroad.
C The internet has no borders.
D Global links raise exposure.

Answer Key

Global exposure to cyber security threats
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — Yes
Q2
B — False
Q3
B — No
Q4
A — False
Q5
A — Yes
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
Internet-connected network → Can be accessed from anywhere in the world
Q2
Global attack surface → The full set of points worldwide where a system could be attacked
Q3
Threats are not confined to one country → Internet connectivity
Q4
Attackers can target systems from any timezone → 24/7 global network access
Q5
Our firewall blocks all overseas attacks → No security measure can block every global threat
Q6
Cyber risk only comes from local hackers → Cyber risk can originate from anywhere globally
Section C: Definitions
Q1
Global exposure — The risk an organisation faces from cyber threats that can originate from any country because its systems are connected to the internet
Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
Threats can originate from any country.
Q2
Attackers operate across many time zones.
Q3
Local systems face international risks.
Q4
The internet connects networks globally.
Q5
No organisation is immune to threats.
Section E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — Wrong — networks connect globally, so threats can come from any country, not just locally.
Q2
B — Wrong — attackers can operate from any country, not only locally.
Q3
C — Wrong — country borders cannot stop cyber attacks online.
Q4
D — Wrong — firewalls reduce risk but cannot stop all global threats.
Q5
A — Wrong — cyber risk is global, not only domestic.