6.8 Cybersecurity
Across
- 5. code that is capable of copying itself and corrupting a system or destroying data
- 6. the ability to limit access to information to a certain set of users.
- 9. software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems.
- 10. engineering the psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information
Down
- 1. measures taken to protect a computer or computer system against unauthorized access or attack
- 2. obtaining confidential information by masquerading as an "official" person, site, or entity. A form of social engineering
- 3. part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication
- 4. Distributed Denial of Service - an attempt to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources
- 7. the certainty that information is accurate
- 8. the reliability of access to information