Units 10 & 11 vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. The process of securing a database management system by reducing its attack surface and patching vulnerabilities to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
  2. 6. The practice of dividing a computer network into smaller, isolated subnetworks or zones.
  3. 7. The strategies, measures, and controls used to protect an organization's personnel, hardware, networks, and facilities from real-world threats.
  4. 9. A systematic, independent examination and verification of records, financial accounts, or processes.
  5. 13. The systematic monitoring of a person, place, or group, typically to gather information, influence behavior, or detect and prevent illegal activity.
  6. 15. A type of malicious software that secretly infiltrates your device, monitors your activity, and steals sensitive data—like passwords, banking details, and browsing habits—without your knowledge or consent.
  7. 16. The process of securing a computer's operating system by reducing its surface of vulnerability, which minimizes exposure to threats and mitigates risks.
  8. 17. A program that automatically displays advertisements, pop-ups, or banners on your computer or mobile device.
Down
  1. 1. Any program or code intentionally designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system, network, or mobile device.
  2. 3. The process of strengthening software against cyberattacks by reducing its exploitable attack surface and implementing defensive techniques to secure code.
  3. 4. A security program designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software—such as viruses, ransomware, worms, and spyware—from computers and networks.
  4. 5. The cybersecurity process of reducing an IT system's vulnerability to attacks.
  5. 8. A type of malicious software (malware) that replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code.
  6. 9. A cybersecurity tool designed to scan, detect, and remove malicious software.
  7. 10. A type of malware that self-replicates and spreads across networks without requiring any human interaction or a host program.
  8. 11. A foundational security technique that regulates who or what can view, enter, or use specific resources.
  9. 12. The process of securing a computer network infrastructure to minimize vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses against unauthorized access, malware, and cyber threats.
  10. 14. A type of malicious software that infects your computer or network, blocks access to your data, and demands a financial payment in exchange for restoring it.