What is the aim of cybersecurity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Protecting digital information, systems, and networks
Cybersecurity protects information and digital systems from threats such as unauthorised access, theft, malware, disruption, and damage. It uses safe practices, technical controls, and responsible behaviour to support confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Stealing information, spreading harmful content, or damaging systems are threats, not cybersecurity objectives.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Protecting digital information, systems, and networks
Why is this the correct answer?
Cybersecurity protects information and digital systems from threats such as unauthorised access, theft, malware, disruption, and damage. It uses safe practices, technical controls, and responsible behaviour to support confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Stealing information, spreading harmful content, or damaging systems are threats, not cybersecurity objectives.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Information Technology question. Chapter: Maintain Healthy Safe and Secure Working Environment.
