IT Crossword

3. Master, A professional responsible for facilitating a team using the Agile development framework.
5. The process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
7. A computer program that runs as a background process, rather than being under the direct control of an interactive user.
8. A hardware or software component that stores data so future requests for that data can be served faster.
11. The set of rules that defines the combinations of symbols considered to be correctly structured statements in a programming language.
12. A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

1. Software that acts as a bridge between an operating system or database and applications, especially on a network.
2. A central location where data, often source code or software packages, is stored and managed.
4. The duplication of critical components or functions of a system with the intention of increasing reliability.
6. A small unit of data routed between an origin and a destination on a network.
9. A problem-solving approach using practical methods that are not guaranteed to be optimal but are sufficient for immediate goals.
10. An isolated testing environment that enables users to run programs or open files without affecting the application or system on which they run.
11. A collection of software development tools in one installable package; stands for Software Development Kit.