Network Security (NETSEC) 1 Practice Test

Which option best describes the timing of cyberwar activity around a physical conflict?

Before a physical attack After a physical attack Both A and B Neither A nor B

Correct Answer:

Both A and B

Explanation:

Timing of cyber operations in a conflict is not limited to when kinetic fighting begins; attackers often use the cyber domain before and after physical actions to shape outcomes. Before a strike, cyber activity can map networks, find vulnerabilities, degrade or disrupt defenses, and influence public perception or political conditions. After a strike, cyber actions continue to exploit gained access, steal intelligence, hamper recovery efforts, or plant footholds for future operations. Because cyberwarfare is used across the entire cycle of conflict, describing it as occurring in both phases—before and after the physical attack—best reflects how states integrate cyber tools into their strategic timing.

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