Security and Protective Services Vocabulary

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

• virus

• bacteria

• worm

• spyware

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

• beetle

• malware

• worm

• snake

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

• Snacker

• Hacker

• Slacker

• Knocker

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

• malware

• trojan horse

• snitch

• spyware

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

• malware

• houseware

• malicious

• junk mail

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

• public security

• precious security

• private security

• personal security

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

• Defensive Move

• Defense in Depth

• Defenders

• Investigator

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

• Neighborhood Watch

• Bow Street Runners

• Habitation Watch

• Community Police

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

• Quarterback

• No defense

• Defense

• Offense

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

• Cyper Space

• Criminal Mischief

• No Security

• Cyber Security