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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.

A
Join cybersecurity associations.Correct Answer
B
Attend cybersecurity conferences.Correct Answer
C
Research the latest threats and vulnerabilities.
D
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.

A
Linux training courses
B
engineering mailing lists
C
healthcare magazines
D
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.

A
Leverage professional social media sites such as LinkedIn®.Correct Answer
B
Subscribe to security mailing lists.
C
Join security associations.Correct Answer
D
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.

A
By focusing on improving technical skills
B
By connecting with other security professionalsCorrect Answer
C
By staying informed about the latest security newsCorrect Answer
D
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.

A
50
B
20
C
10Correct Answer
D
5
QUESTION 6 OF 34

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

A
Security from Kreb’s Point of View
B
Krebs on SecurityCorrect Answer
C
Security Investigation by Krebs
D
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?

A
CSO OnlineCorrect Answer
B
Krebs Knows Security
C
Krebs, the Security Research Expert
D
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).

A
Dark ReadingCorrect Answer
B
Krebs on Security
C
CSO Online
D
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?

A
Staying away from social media
B
Asking friends and family members who are not in the security industry
C
Utilizing your technical security terms as much as possible
D
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.

A
Responding to unfamiliar messages
B
Reading and commenting on the social media posts of leaders in the security industryCorrect Answer
C
Reading CISO posts on social media
D
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?

A
Send multiple messages to a company on their social media page and ask how to contact their CISO directly
B
Conduct an internet search for the name of the CISO of an organizationCorrect Answer
C
Ask friends in the e-commerce industry about which CISOs to follow
D
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?

A
Filter for people who talk about # (hashtag) product engineering
B
Filter for people who talk about # (hashtag) cybersecurityCorrect Answer
C
Filter for people who talk about # (hashtag) social media
D
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.

A
Cold calling security teams from different companies
B
Contacting a CISO directly via email
C
Joining different security associationsCorrect Answer
D
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?

A
“Top CISOs in my area”
B
“Industry associations”
C
“Incident response teams”
D
“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?

A
Krebs Explains Security
B
Risk Management for Security Geeks
C
OWASPCorrect Answer
D
CSO Online
QUESTION 16 OF 34

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

A
Security Investigation by Krebs
B
Krebs on SecurityCorrect Answer
C
Online CISO
D
Kreb’s Security Perspective
QUESTION 17 OF 34

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

A
The CSO Security Expert Digest
B
The Security CISO Online
C
CSO OnlineCorrect Answer
D
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?

A
Searching for them on social mediaCorrect Answer
B
Staying away from social media
C
Calling different organizations and asking to speak with their security teams
D
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.

A
Follow leaders in the security industry on social mediaCorrect Answer
B
Read and comment on social media posts of leaders in the security industryCorrect Answer
C
Send messages to a security supervisor until they agree to be your mentor
D
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.

A
cross-reference check
B
background check
C
internet searchCorrect Answer
D
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?

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

A
Search for CISOs on LinkedIn®
B
Attend a social media training seminar
C
Join different security associationsCorrect Answer
D
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.

A
is within a five-mile radius of your home
B
has excellent online reviews
C
aligns with your professional goalsCorrect Answer
D
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.

A
human resources professionals
B
courses
C
eventsCorrect Answer
D
products
QUESTION 25 OF 34

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

A
Who Knows Security?
B
Krebs Explains Security
C
Risk Management for Security Geeks
D
CSO OnlineCorrect Answer
QUESTION 26 OF 34

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

A
select one that is geared towards advanced security professionals
B
join one that is closest to where you live, so you’re able to attend in person
C
select one that aligns with your professional goalsCorrect Answer
D
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.

A
Wall Street Journal
B
OWASPCorrect Answer
C
Programming for Security Protection
D
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.

A
Conducting an internet searchCorrect Answer
B
Checking an organization's blog
C
Asking friends or family members
D
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.

A
Networking on social mediaCorrect Answer
B
Asking friends and family members who are not in the security industry for introductions
C
Knocking door-to-door
D
Staying away from social media
QUESTION 30 OF 34

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

A
The Washington Post Security Guide
B
Krebs on SecurityCorrect Answer
C
Security from Kreb’s Point of View
D
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)?

A
CSO Online
B
Krebs Knows Security
C
Dark Reading
D
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).

A
CSO Online
B
Krebs Knows Security
C
Krebs on SecurityCorrect Answer
D
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.

A
taking a class on how to foster a collaborative team environment
B
taking a social media training course
C
joining exclusive CFO seminars
D
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.

A
Follow leaders in the security industryCorrect Answer
B
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
C
Send messages to a security supervisor until they agree to be your mentor
D
Read and comment on the social media posts of leaders in the security industryCorrect Answer

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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).
A
Join cybersecurity associations.
B
Attend cybersecurity conferences.
C
Research the latest threats and vulnerabilities.
D
Connect with security professionals using social media.

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