Operating Systems and Security

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Across
  1. 3. - Google's mobile operating system used on smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices.
  2. 5. - To convert information into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
  3. 9. - Security vulnerability that prompts software companies to release emergency updates.
  4. 10. - System privilege that should only be granted to employees who require it.
  5. 11. - File system capability that tracks changes before execution to prevent data loss.
  6. 13. - The method by which users communicate and control their computer system.
  7. 18. - Microsoft's advanced file system that replaced the older FAT32 format for better performance
  8. 20. - Social media account settings that should be set to private for better security.
  9. 21. - Personal verification process needed before accepting social media friend requests.
Down
  1. 1. - File identifiers like .jpg or .docx that indicate the file type and format. FIRMWARE - Software that directly controls specific hardware devices connected to a computer system
  2. 2. - Internet software that should prioritize security features over convenience.
  3. 4. - System resource that the operating system must efficiently allocate to running programs.
  4. 6. - File system feature that reduces storage space but increases file opening time.
  5. 7. - Software program that may request excessive permissions to access personal data.
  6. 8. - Digital service that stores instant messages on their servers permanently.
  7. 12. - Computer environment that requires hard drive encryption and screen locking for security.
  8. 14. - Data collection practice that privacy-focused search engines avoid doing.
  9. 15. - A secret combination of characters used to authenticate a user’s identity.
  10. 16. - Internet software that should prioritize security features over convenience.
  11. 17. - Small data files stored by websites to remember user preferences and track activity.
  12. 19. - Security feature that only allows approved websites and applications to run.