CWO Crossword

1. Management The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing security risks
4. A self-replicating malware that spreads through a network
5. Malware that locks a user’s data until a ransom is paid
11. Detection A system that monitors network traffic for suspicious activity
12. A type of malware disguised as legitimate software
15. A network of infected computers controlled remotely by an attacker
16. Team The group responsible for defending an organization against attacks
19. A hidden method of bypassing security to gain access to a system
22. Software designed to damage or disrupt a computer system
23. of Service An attack that makes a service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic
24. Threat A security risk that comes from within the organization
26. The process of verifying the identity of a user or system

2. Software that secretly monitors user activity and collects information
3. A type of attack where fraudulent emails are sent to steal personal information
6. Software designed to detect and remove malicious software
7. Authentication A security system requiring more than one method of authentication
8. A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic
9. Engineering Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information
10. An isolated testing environment used to run and analyze untrusted programs
13. A software update that fixes security vulnerabilities
14. Malware that records keystrokes to steal information
17. The process of converting data into a secure code to prevent unauthorized access
18. Control A method of ensuring that only authorized users can access resources
20. Team A group that simulates attacks to test the security of systems
21. Software or hardware designed to block unauthorized access to a network
25. An attack where multiple systems flood the bandwidth of a targeted system