Essential IT Terms for Grade 12

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Algorithm

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Step-by-step procedure for calculations

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Bandwidth

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Data transfer capacity of a network

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Cloud Computing

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Internet-based computing services

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Cybersecurity

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Protection of internet-connected systems

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Data Encryption

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Converting data into a secure format

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Firewall

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Network security system

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HTTP

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Protocol for transferring web pages

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IP Address

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Unique address for a device on a network

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Malware

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Malicious software

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Operating System

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Software that manages computer hardware