Cybersecurity Vocab

The study of computational thinking, the thinking humans need to in order to describe a step by step process to a computer.

Protocols for encrypting/decrypting information.

Identity theft, stealing money, stealing private information, controlling private computers.

_____ is a type cyber attack that threatens to publish the victim’s data or block access to it unless an amout is paid.

Protection of computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.

The usage of deceptive emails and websites to maliciously gather personal information

• Phishing

• Identity Theft

• Ransomware

• Trojan Virus

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

• Protocol Entrance

• Availability

• Accessibility

• Confirmed Authorization

The ____________ is a widely-accepted security measure that should be guaranteed in every secure system.

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

• Secure Protocol

• Secure Ip

• Password Protected

• Confidentiality

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

• Copyright

• Multimedia Intellectual Protection

  (ISP)

• Integrity

• Pirating