Internal security: cyber security terrorism and border management - One Line Questions

1. What is 'Social Engineering' in the context of cybersecurity? — Manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information
2. What is 'Pharming' in cybersecurity? — A fraudulent scheme of redirecting traffic from a legitimate website to a fake one to steal user credentials
3. The term 'Botnet' in cybersecurity refers to: — A network of infected computers controlled remotely by an attacker
4. What is 'Multi-Factor Authentication' (MFA)? — A security process that requires more than one method of authentication to verify a user's identity
5. What is 'Ransomware'? — Malware that encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom for their decryption
6. The term 'Proxy War' in the context of terrorism refers to: — A conflict where a major power instigates and supports a third party to fight against another power
7. Which of the following is a key component of border management technology? — Advanced radar systems and surveillance drones
8. The term 'Zero-Day Exploit' in cybersecurity refers to: — A cyber-attack that exploits a software vulnerability before the developer is aware of it
9. Which organization is responsible for the security of India's maritime borders? — Indian Coast Guard
10. Which organization is responsible for the security of India's border with Bhutan? — Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
11. The 'Digital India' initiative aims to improve which aspect of internal security? — Cyber hygiene and digital literacy
12. The concept of 'Soft Borders' in border management refers to: — Borders that are permeable and facilitate easier movement, often with less stringent controls
13. Which of the following is a significant internal security challenge in India's northeastern region? — Cross-border terrorism and insurgency
14. What does 'End-to-End Encryption' ensure? — Data is encrypted on the sender's device and can only be decrypted by the recipient's device
15. Which type of cyber-attack involves masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication? — Phishing
16. What is the primary concern regarding border management in India's northeastern states? — Illegal immigration and cross-border smuggling
17. The 'Asymmetric Warfare' employed by terrorist groups typically involves: — Using unconventional tactics and weapons to exploit the vulnerabilities of a stronger opponent
18. What is the role of the National Security Council (NSC) Secretariat in India regarding internal security? — Providing policy advice and strategic guidance on national security matters, including internal security
19. What does 'Data Integrity' mean in cybersecurity? — Ensuring data is accurate, consistent, and has not been tampered with
20. What does 'Insider Threat' refer to in cybersecurity? — Malicious actions or negligence by current or former employees, contractors, or partners
21. Which border management challenge is particularly relevant for India's border with Bangladesh? — Vast riverine and marshy terrains making surveillance difficult
22. Which of the following is a potential consequence of a successful cyber-attack on a nation's power grid? — Widespread power outages and disruption of essential services
23. Which act in India provides legal framework for cybercrime and electronic commerce? — Information Technology Act, 2000
24. Which agency is responsible for the security of India's border with Pakistan? — Border Security Force (BSF)
25. Which paramilitary force is primarily responsible for guarding India's border with Myanmar? — Assam Rifles
26. Which government agency in India is primarily responsible for cybersecurity? — Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
27. Which organization is nodal for coordinating anti-terrorism efforts in India? — National Investigation Agency (NIA)
28. What is the significance of the 'Line of Actual Control' (LAC) in India's border management? — It is the de facto border between India and China, with differing interpretations and occasional transgressions
29. Which of these is a key feature of India's border management strategy along the LoC (Line of Control) with Pakistan? — Heavy militarization and surveillance
30. Which country shares the longest international border with India? — Bangladesh
31. Which of the following is a primary component of cyber security? — Data protection and privacy
32. Which of the following is a common method used by cyber terrorists to disrupt critical infrastructure? — Using social engineering to gain access
33. Which of the following is a key aspect of 'Border Area Development Programme' in India? — Promoting infrastructure development and livelihood opportunities in border regions
34. What is 'Cloud Security' primarily concerned with? — Protecting data, applications, and infrastructure hosted in cloud environments
35. Which of the following is a key strategy for combating Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in India? — Improving socio-economic development and governance in affected areas
36. What is 'Data Exfiltration' in the context of cyber threats? — The unauthorized transfer of data from a system or network
37. The term 'Balkanization' in the context of internal security refers to: — The fragmentation of a larger region into smaller, often hostile, states or territories
38. What is the main objective of 'Operation Muskan' in India? — To rescue and rehabilitate missing children
39. What is the primary role of the BSF (Border Security Force) in India? — To manage India's international land borders and facilitate lawful travel
40. What is the primary objective of 'Network Segmentation' in cybersecurity? — To divide a computer network into smaller, more manageable subnetworks to improve security and performance
41. What is the primary purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) in terms of cybersecurity? — To encrypt internet connection and mask IP address for privacy
42. What is the main goal of 'Threat Intelligence' in cybersecurity? — To gather and analyze information about potential cyber threats to proactively defend against them
43. What is the primary focus of the 'National Cyber Security Policy' of India? — To create a secure and resilient cyber ecosystem in the country
44. What is the main purpose of a 'Firewall' in cybersecurity? — To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules
45. What is the primary goal of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack? — To make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users
46. Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of modern terrorism? — Reliance solely on conventional weaponry
47. The term 'Cyber Espionage' refers to: — The use of cyber attacks to gain access to sensitive information from an adversary or competitor
48. What is 'Two-Factor Authentication' (2FA)? — Using a password and a one-time code from a mobile device or authenticator app
49. Which of the following is a common challenge in managing India's border with Nepal? — Open border and porous nature, facilitating illegal activities
50. Which of the following is a significant challenge in managing India's border with China? — Disputed territories and differing perceptions of the Line of Actual Control (LAC)
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