Cybersecurity
Security fundamentals, threats and attacks, and staying safe online in Ghana for university students.
About Cybersecurity on DigiTransact Mastermind
Security fundamentals, threats and attacks, and staying safe online in Ghana for university students.
Each of the 8 Cybersecurity skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 52 Cybersecurity questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Cybersecurity work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
8 Cybersecurity skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Cybersecurity practice sets you should be able to:
- What is Cybersecurity: Protecting computers and data.
- Common Cyber Threats: Types of attacks and malware.
- Safe Online Habits: Protecting yourself on the internet.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Cybersecurity question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
Software designed to harm a computer is called
- malware
- hardware
- firmware only
- a mouse
Working: Malware means malicious software such as viruses.
Cybersecurity is about protecting
- computers, networks and data
- only buildings
- only cars
- only farms
Working: Cybersecurity protects digital systems and information.
Before entering card details online you should check for
- a secure site with https and a padlock
- a bright colour only
- many adverts
- a long web address only
Working: https and a padlock indicate a more secure connection.
Main topics and skills
Cybersecurity is organised into 3 topic groups covering 8 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
Security Fundamentals
Threats and Attacks
Staying Safe Online in Ghana
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Frequently asked questions
Which education levels does Cybersecurity cover?
The Cybersecurity material sits at University. Because each skill is labelled individually, a learner can work below or above their year group without losing their place.
Which parts of Cybersecurity can I revise?
Cybersecurity is split into 3 topic groups, among them Security Fundamentals, Threats and Attacks and Staying Safe Online in Ghana. Each group opens out into individual skills you can take one at a time.
How much Cybersecurity practice can I do?
You can work through 52 Cybersecurity questions across 8 skills, and read the worked reasoning whether you answer correctly or not.
Does this help with tertiary coursework?
Skills are arranged by education level, which includes the stages leading to tertiary coursework, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework. Check your own syllabus for the exact topics set this year.
What does signing in add to Cybersecurity practice?
Every Cybersecurity skill page is readable without signing in. A free account is what lets the site save your SmartScore, remember finished skills and return you to where you stopped.
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How this page was produced
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