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Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate • STUDY MODE

IMPORTANT CYBERSECURITY TOOLS

QUESTION 1 OF 10

What tool is designed to capture and analyze data traffic within a network?

A
Structured Query Language (SQL)
B
security information and event management (SIEM)
C
playbook
D
network protocol analyzer (packet sniffer)Correct Answer
Explanation:

A packet sniffer, also known as a network protocol analyzer, is a tool designed to capture and analyze data traffic within a network.

QUESTION 2 OF 10

What type of tool uses dashboards to organize data into categories and allows analysts to identify potential security incidents as they happen?

A
SIEMCorrect Answer
B
network protocol analyzers (packet sniffers)
C
Linux
D
Python
Explanation:

SIEM tools use dashboards to organize data into categories and allow analysts to identify potential security incidents, such breaches, as they happen.

QUESTION 3 OF 10

What can cybersecurity professionals use logs for?

A
To analyze data traffic within a network
B
To select which security team members will respond to an incident
C
To identify vulnerabilities and potential security breachesCorrect Answer
D
To research and optimize processing capabilities within a network
Explanation:

Cybersecurity professionals can use logs to identify vulnerabilities and potential security breaches, as well as other potential security incidents.

QUESTION 4 OF 10

Fill in the blank: A _____ is a manual that provides details about operational actions.

A
playbookCorrect Answer
B
checklist
C
case history
D
directory
Explanation:

A playbook is a manual that provides details about operational actions. Playbooks provide guidance when handling a security incident before, during, and after it has occurred.

QUESTION 5 OF 10

Which of the following can be used to perform repetitive, time-consuming tasks and/or request information from a database? Select two answers.

A
CIA
B
SQLCorrect Answer
C
PythonCorrect Answer
D
Linux
Explanation:

Python and SQL can be used to perform repetitive, time-consuming tasks and/or request information from a database. PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY: DRAFT A PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT

QUESTION 6 OF 10

Your professional statement includes strengths.

A
YesCorrect Answer
B
No
QUESTION 7 OF 10

Your professional statement includes values.

A
YesCorrect Answer
B
No
QUESTION 8 OF 10

Your professional statement explains your interest in the cybersecurity profession.

A
YesCorrect Answer
B
No
QUESTION 9 OF 10

Your professional statement explains how your strengths, values, and interest in the field of cybersecurity can meet the security goals of an organization.

A
YesCorrect Answer
B
No
QUESTION 10 OF 10

Your professional statement is free from grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

A
YesCorrect Answer
B
No

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What tool is designed to capture and analyze data traffic within a network?

A
Structured Query Language (SQL)
B
security information and event management (SIEM)
C
playbook
D
network protocol analyzer (packet sniffer)

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