Cybersecurity

9. The process of transforming data into a secret code
10. A weak point in a system that can be exploited
11. Protects digital data by requiring two forms of authentication
14. The action of intercepting communication without permission
15. An encrypted tunnel used for secure internet communication
16. A deceptive method used to trick systems into executing harmful code
17. A software update meant to fix bugs or vulnerabilities
20. The overall practice of protecting networks and systems from digital attacks
21. A malicious program that replicates itself

1. The concept of ensuring only authorized users have access to data
2. Software designed to protect against malware
3. A method used to guess a password by systematically checking all possibilities
4. A type of software that monitors and blocks unauthorized network traffic
5. A program that logs user keystrokes to steal information
6. Unsolicited or junk email
7. A small piece of malicious software disguised as legitimate software
8. A person who tests security systems legally to find vulnerabilities
12. A database of known vulnerabilities used by security analysts
13. A type of attack that overwhelms a network with traffic
15. A tool used to scan for vulnerabilities in a system
18. A technique used by attackers to trick users into providing sensitive information
19. The unauthorized access and use of data