Security and Protective Services Vocabulary

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Type of malware that can copy itself and infect a computer without the user’s consent or knowledge.

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virus

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Type of self-replicating program that copies itself to other computers on a network without any user intervention and consumes bandwidth and computer resources.

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worm

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Someone with the technical expertise to bypass a network or operating system’s security.

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Hacker

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Computer software that is used to learn personal information, captures keystrokes and browsing information.

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spyware

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Software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

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malware

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A self-employed individual or privately funded business entity that protects people and property

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private security

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Used to provide protection when one line of defense is breached.

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Defense in Depth

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A community effort to provide security to a group of homes.

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Neighborhood Watch

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The act of making or keeping something or someone safe from danger, attack, or harm.

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Defense

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The state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures taken to achieve this

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Cyber Security