MAHIM SIKDER-Cybersecurity Crossword

1. a client/server protocol that automatically provides an IP host with its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.
7. a process that verifies a user's identity and ensures that they have authorization, before providing them with access to information.
8. a copy of data that is used if original data is unavailable.
10. a scheme that takes money or other valuables from an unsuspecting victim.
11. a process in which data is converted to code, in order to prevent unauthorized access.
15. a malware that denies users access to their files. The attacker demands money from the user, in order for them to get their information back.
17. process of copying data from the internet to your computer.
19. a communication method that electronic devices use to deliver and receive messages electronically.
20. software that hackers use to steal data,damage or destroy computers/computer systems.

2. protection of networks,data and devices from criminal use.
3. a software used to detect and destroy viruses.
4. A number used to track someones financial information.(EVERYONE GETS THIS NUMBER AT BIRTH).
5. this word is short for organization(s) that provides access to the Internet.
6. string of characters used to access authorization.
9. a set of instructions, data or programs used by computers to operate and execute specific tasks.
12. known as the address of a web page.
13. a system that changes domain name into IP-addresses.
14. advertisement that promote product or services to the user. Sometimes this can lead to malicious websites.
16. a device that connects two or more packet-switched networks. Uses ip-Addresses.
18. authentication method that requires the user to provide more than one verification information.