Cybersecurity
Across
- 2. a technology that creates a secure, encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the internet. It allows users to securely access a private network from a remote location.
- 4. It's a security software or device that monitors network or system activities for malicious activities or policy violations and produces reports to a management console. It's designed to detect and respond to potential security threats in real-time.
- 5. It refers to a cyberattack where the attacker floods a network, server, or website with traffic or requests, causing it to become overwhelmed and unable to respond to legitimate requests from users, thus denying service to legitimate users.
- 7. the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring that only authorized parties can decrypt and access the original information.
- 8. a malicious and deliberate attempt to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or data, often carried out through the use of digital tools and techniques.
Down
- 1. short for malicious software, refers to any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, network, or device, or to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
- 3. a cyberattack method where fraudulent emails, messages, or websites are used to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal details.
- 6. a security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic, protecting against unauthorized access and malicious activities.