Cybersecurity Glossary

Cybersecurity Glossary

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Computers

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the term for the following definition? A program that monitors a computer or network to identify all major types of malware and prevent or contain malware incidents.

Back

Antivirus Software

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the term for the following definition? Verifying the identity of a user, process, or device, usually before allowing access to resources.

Back

Authentication

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the term for the following definition? Verifying a user’s permissions in order to obtain access.

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Authorization

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the term for the following definition? A copy of files and programs made to facilitate recovery if necessary.

Back

Backup

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the term for the following definition? A list of entities that are blocked or denied privileges or access.

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Blacklist

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the following definition? A large number of compromised computers that are used to create and send spam or viruses through a network.

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Botnet

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the term for the following definition? An attack method involving a procedure that tries all possibilities, one-by-one.

Back

Brute Force

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