Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate • STUDY MODE

BUILD YOUR CYBERSECURITY NETWORK

QUESTION 1 OF 34

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

Join cybersecurity associations.Correct Answer

Attend cybersecurity conferences.Correct Answer

Research the latest threats and vulnerabilities.

Connect with security professionals using social media.Correct Answer

Explanation:

Connecting with security professionals using social media, attending cybersecurity conferences, and joining cybersecurity associations are methods that can be used to build your cybersecurity network.

QUESTION 2 OF 34

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

engineering mailing lists

healthcare magazines

security mailing listsCorrect Answer

Explanation:

A security professional can sign up for security mailing lists to keep up with key trends and topics in the industry.

QUESTION 3 OF 34

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

Leverage professional social media sites such as LinkedIn®.Correct Answer

Subscribe to security mailing lists.

Join security associations.Correct Answer

Create a newsletter.

Explanation:

Aspiring security analysts can connect with other security professionals by leveraging professional social media sites such as LinkedIn® and joining security associations.

QUESTION 4 OF 34

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

By focusing on improving technical skills

By connecting with other security professionalsCorrect Answer

By staying informed about the latest security newsCorrect Answer

By engaging in unethical security activities

Explanation:

Engaging with the security community helps newcomers establish a security career by staying informed about the latest security news and connecting with other security professionals. WEEKLY CHALLENGE 4

QUESTION 5 OF 34

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

10Correct Answer

QUESTION 6 OF 34

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

Security from Kreb’s Point of View

Krebs on SecurityCorrect Answer

Security Investigation by Krebs

The Washington Post Security Guide

QUESTION 7 OF 34

Continuing your security education demonstrates your willingness to remain current on what’s happening in the security industry. Which of the following sites provides news, analysis, and research on various security topics?

CSO OnlineCorrect Answer

Krebs Knows Security

Krebs, the Security Research Expert

Cybershield Chronicles

QUESTION 8 OF 34

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 ReadingCorrect Answer

Krebs on Security

CSO Online

Kreb’s Cloud Security Blog

QUESTION 9 OF 34

Which of the following is a great way to connect with other security professionals in the industry?

Staying away from social media

Asking friends and family members who are not in the security industry

Utilizing your technical security terms as much as possible

Finding them on social mediaCorrect Answer

QUESTION 10 OF 34

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

Responding to unfamiliar messages

Reading and commenting on the social media posts of leaders in the security industryCorrect Answer

Reading CISO posts on social media

Attempting to hack a security team member and resolving that hack in a timely fashion

QUESTION 11 OF 34

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

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 organizationCorrect Answer

Ask friends in the e-commerce industry about which CISOs to follow

Conduct a background check on CISOs in your area

QUESTION 12 OF 34

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) product engineering

Filter for people who talk about # (hashtag) cybersecurityCorrect Answer

Filter for people who talk about # (hashtag) social media

Filter for people who talk about # (hashtag) Python

QUESTION 13 OF 34

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

Cold calling security teams from different companies

Contacting a CISO directly via email

Joining different security associationsCorrect Answer

Doing an internet search for entry-level security analysts in your area

QUESTION 14 OF 34

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

“Top CISOs in my area”

“Industry associations”

“Incident response teams”

“Cybersecurity industry associations”Correct Answer

QUESTION 15 OF 34

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?

Krebs Explains Security

Risk Management for Security Geeks

OWASPCorrect Answer

CSO Online

QUESTION 16 OF 34

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

Security Investigation by Krebs

Krebs on SecurityCorrect Answer

Online CISO

Kreb’s Security Perspective

QUESTION 17 OF 34

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

The CSO Security Expert Digest

The Security CISO Online

CSO OnlineCorrect Answer

CSO Tips for Beginners

QUESTION 18 OF 34

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 mediaCorrect Answer

Staying away from social media

Calling different organizations and asking to speak with their security teams

Asking friends and family members who are not in the security industry to connect you with people they know

QUESTION 19 OF 34

Which of the following is a good way to use social media to connect with security professionals? Select two answers.

Follow leaders in the security industry on social mediaCorrect Answer

Read and comment on social media posts of leaders in the security industryCorrect Answer

Send messages to a security supervisor until they agree to be your mentor

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

QUESTION 20 OF 34

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

internet searchCorrect Answer

external security audit

QUESTION 21 OF 34

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

Search for security engineers on LinkedIn®

Put out a social media post that asks all security analysts to follow you

Cold call various security teams until someone agrees to connect with you on social media

Search for cybersecurity analysts on LinkedIn®Correct Answer

QUESTION 22 OF 34

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®

Attend a social media training seminar

Join different security associationsCorrect Answer

Do an internet search for entry-level security analysts in your area

QUESTION 23 OF 34

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 goalsCorrect Answer

is dedicated to senior-level analysts

QUESTION 24 OF 34

Fill in the blank: A great way to find other security analysts to connect with on LinkedIn® is to set your filter to locate _____ that focus on security-related topics that interest you.

human resources professionals

courses

eventsCorrect Answer

products

QUESTION 25 OF 34

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

Who Knows Security?

Krebs Explains Security

Risk Management for Security Geeks

CSO OnlineCorrect Answer

QUESTION 26 OF 34

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

select one that is geared towards advanced security professionals

join one that is closest to where you live, so you’re able to attend in person

select one that aligns with your professional goalsCorrect Answer

ask the CISO of the most recent organization you applied to for suggestions

QUESTION 27 OF 34

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a standard awareness document that lists the top 10 most critical security risks to web applications.

Wall Street Journal

OWASPCorrect Answer

Programming for Security Protection

Red Teaming Blog

QUESTION 28 OF 34

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.

Conducting an internet searchCorrect Answer

Checking an organization's blog

Asking friends or family members

Asking social media friends

QUESTION 29 OF 34

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

Networking on social mediaCorrect Answer

Asking friends and family members who are not in the security industry for introductions

Knocking door-to-door

Staying away from social media

QUESTION 30 OF 34

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

The Washington Post Security Guide

Krebs on SecurityCorrect Answer

Security from Kreb’s Point of View

Brian Knows Security

QUESTION 31 OF 34

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

CSO Online

Krebs Knows Security

Dark Reading

Krebs on SecurityCorrect Answer

QUESTION 32 OF 34

Fill in the blank: _____ is an online security resource that provides information on analytics and application security, mobile and cloud security, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

CSO Online

Krebs Knows Security

Krebs on SecurityCorrect Answer

Dark Reading

QUESTION 33 OF 34

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

taking a social media training course

joining exclusive CFO seminars

joining different security associationsCorrect Answer

QUESTION 34 OF 34

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 industryCorrect Answer

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

Send messages to a security supervisor until they agree to be your mentor

Read and comment on the social media posts of leaders in the security industryCorrect Answer

Ready to test your recall?

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

💡Select all 3 correct answers before submitting (0 of 3 selected).

Join cybersecurity associations.

Attend cybersecurity conferences.

Research the latest threats and vulnerabilities.

Connect with security professionals using social media.

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