Cybersecurity Glossary

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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.

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Antivirus Software

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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.

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Authentication

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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

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

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Backup

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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

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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

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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.

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Brute Force

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What is the term for the following definition? A secret or disguised way of writing; a code.

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Cipher

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What is the term for the following definition? Keeping personal information private and only sharing it with those who need to know.

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Confidentiality

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What is the term for the following definition? A small text file that a website stores on a user's computer to remember information about them.

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