Cybersecurity Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. - Refers to a revision or improvement made to a software program or system in order to fix bugs, enhance features, or patch security vulnerabilities.
  2. 4. - The prefix "cyber" relates to computers, digital technology, and the internet. It frequently appears in contexts related to cybersecurity and cyber-related terms.
  3. 5. - Ensuring its safety and protecting it from threats, risks, or vulnerabilities. In the realm of cybersecurity, it often entails safeguarding assets and data.
  4. 6. - In cybersecurity, the term "spoofed" is used to describe the act of fabricating or deceiving information or the origin of data.
  5. 11. - Short for advertisements, are messages or content created to promote products, services, or ideas.
  6. 12. - DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) is another method of email authentication. It allows recipients to verify if an email was genuinely sent from the claimed domain and authorized by it.
  7. 14. - The process of converting information or data into code to prevent access or protect it from being read by anyone without the decryption key.
  8. 17. - Verification.
  9. 19. - To restore.
Down
  1. 1. - A password is a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols that grants access to a computer system, account, or digital resource.
  2. 3. - A type of coverage that businesses obtain to protect themselves against losses and liabilities resulting from cyberattacks and data breaches.
  3. 6. - Sender Policy Framework is an email authentication protocol that helps prevent email spoofing by verifying if the sending mail server has permission to send emails on behalf of a domain.
  4. 7. - An organized method or collection of recommendations for implementing security measures and protocols aimed at safeguarding an organization's assets.
  5. 8. - Which stands for Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance, is a protocol used for email authentication and reporting. Its primary purpose is to assist organizations in safeguarding their email domains against misuse in email spoofing attacks.
  6. 9. - The practice of safeguarding computer systems, networks, and data from theft, damage, or unauthorized entry.
  7. 10. - Refers to a collection of programs, data, or instructions that provide tasks or functions to a computer.
  8. 13. - Email is a used method of exchanging messages over the internet. It serves as a communication tool for both business purposes.
  9. 15. DRIVE - A portable device used for storing and transferring data between computers. It relies on flash memory technology.
  10. 16. - Refers to a fraudulent scheme intended to deceive individuals or organizations into providing money, personal information, or other valuable assets.
  11. 18. - When a computer or device is infected, it means that it has been compromised by malware or a virus. This can disrupt its functioning and lead to data theft.