CyberSecurity Crossword Puzzle

3. hat hacker is a cybercriminal who breaks into computer systems and networks without permission to steal data, cause damage, or extort money
5. the process of converting readable data into a secure code to prevent unauthorized access
7. a collection of facts, numbers, measurements, or observations that convey basic units of information and meaning.
8. hat hacker a computer security expert who accesses systems or networks without permission, but without the malicious intent of a criminal
10. intentional aggressive behavior inflicted through digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets
12. administrator an IT professional who installs, configures, and maintains an organization's computer networks and infrastructure to ensure they run reliably, securely, and efficiently.
13. an organized collection of digital data stored electronically in a computer system and managed by a software program called a database management system (DBMS)
14. network a system of connected computing devices that communicate and share resources using wired or wireless media
15. : the malicious act of publishing someone's private or personal information online without their permission to harass, shame, or intimidate them

1. the quality or state of being exposed to physical or emotional harm, or a weakness that leaves a system open to attack
2. A hacker is most commonly a person who seeks unauthorized access to a computer system or network. The word is also used for a skilled programmer or computer
4. an act of breaking a law, rule, contract, or a physical barrier
6. identification information any data that can be used to identify a specific person, either by itself or when combined with other details
9. : he practice of protecting systems, networks, programs, and data from digital attacks, damage, or unauthorized access
11. hat hacker an authorized cybersecurity expert who breaks into computer systems with permission to find security flaws before malicious hackers can exploit them