Cybersecurity Concepts

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Cybersecurity

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The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.

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Password

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A secret word or phrase used to gain access to a system or service.

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Privacy

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The right of individuals to keep their personal information secure and free from unauthorized access.

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Malware

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Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer system.

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Encryption

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The process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

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Data breach

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An incident where confidential, protected, or sensitive data is accessed or disclosed without authorization.

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Firewall

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A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

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Authentication

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The process of verifying the identity of a user or device, often as a prerequisite to allowing access to resources in a system.

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2-factor authentication

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A security process in which the user provides two different authentication factors to verify themselves.

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Phishing

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A type of cyber attack that uses disguised email as a weapon to trick the recipient into revealing personal information.