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A self assessment exercise for the Cybersecurity specialist - A way ahead

 

Look at the set of questions below, just evaluate your understanding of these technologies, how clear are you about these technologies and how they are being used in your organization? What are the basic tenets that the organization had to justify the use of non use. These are questions for you to ask yourself and understand the gaps that as an organization and person you might need to address. Do this self evaluation. Do I find gaps? What is that you are going to do to bridge the gaps?

  • Can you explain the difference between a TCP and UDP packet, and provide some examples of when each might be used?

  • Can you describe how SSL/TLS is used to secure web connections, and provide some examples of tools used for SSL/TLS encryption?

  • Can you describe the functionality of a VPN and how it is used to secure remote connections?

  • Can you explain the purpose and functionality of an intrusion prevention system (IPS), and provide some examples of tools used for IPS?

  • Can you describe how a public key infrastructure (PKI) is used to manage digital certificates, and provide some examples of tools used for PKI?

  • Can you explain how a virtual private network (VPN) is used to create a secure, encrypted connection between two devices, and provide some examples of VPN protocols?

  • Can you describe the purpose and functionality of a network intrusion detection system (NIDS), and provide some examples of tools used for NIDS?

  • Can you explain how a security information and event management (SIEM) system is used to monitor and analyze security events, and provide some examples of tools used for SIEM?

  • Can you describe how endpoint protection systems (EPS) are used to protect devices and networks from malware and other threats, and provide some examples of tools used for EPS?

  • Can you explain how cloud security is managed, including topics such as data encryption, access controls, and security monitoring, and provide some examples of tools used for cloud security?

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