Chapter 1

1. What is a SOC?
   1. Special operations command
   2. Standard of operational conduct
   3. Security operations center
   4. A piece of fabric someone wears on their foot

   Answer: C – SOC stands for security operations center

2. What is the primary difference between Hydra and John the Ripper?
   1. Hydra’s focus is on password cracking from a hash list and John the Ripper’s is on brute-forcing with network applications
   2. John the Ripper’s focus is on password cracking from a hash list and Hydra’s is on brute-forcing with network applications
   3. Hydra has many heads whereas John the Ripper only has one
   4. All the above
   5. None of the above

   Answer: B – John the Ripper is famous for cracking password hashes.

3. What is the downside of being known for having top-tier security?
   1. You become a target for adversaries looking to prove their mettle
   2. Your security budget is outrageous
   3. You’re so protected that your own mother cannot contact you
   4. Everybody expects you to share your secrets...