Cybersecurity Vocabulary

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What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

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the network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and connectivity which enables these things to connect and exchange data.

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What is confidentiality in cybersecurity?

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The protection of information from people who are not authorized to view it.

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What does integrity mean in the context of information security?

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It aims at ensuring that information is protected from unauthorized or unintentional alteration.

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What is meant by availability in cybersecurity?

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The assurance that systems and data are accessible by authorized users when and where needed.

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What is non-repudiation?

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ensures that one cannot deny having sent or received a message.

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Define vulnerability in cybersecurity.

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a flaw or weakness in a system or device.

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What is risk in the context of cybersecurity?

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the potential for loss when an attack happens.

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What is a threat in cybersecurity?

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a potential for a cybercriminal to exploit a vulnerability.

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What is authentication?

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the process of identifying a user and granting them access. It is proving that someone is who they say they are.

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What is authorization in cybersecurity?

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the process of enforcing policies and user privileges. Once a user is _____, they may only be allowed to access specific areas or may only have rights to perform specific tasks.