4. Computer security

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  1. 2. The process of making data in a computer system unintelligible.
  2. 4. Any software which has been written with the intent to cause disruption, damage or inconvenience.
  3. 7. A form of identification and authentication which relies on comparing scans of e.g. your face, fingerprints, eye retina etc with a stored set of information."
  4. 9. Any system which periodically checks and downloads / updates software to make sure it always has the latest bug fixes and enhancements.
  5. 14. The amount of access a given user is allowed to a computer. On a network most users will have restricted access. Whereas a systems administer or network technician would be allowed much greater access with fewer restrictions.
  6. 16. that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive.
  7. 19. A program that appears harmless, but is, in fact, malicious."
  8. 20. A computer application used in a network to prevent external users gaining unauthorised access to a computer system.
  9. 21. A group of software policies and written procedures which together help to enhance and maintain the security of data held on a computer network.
  10. 22. Sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies to induce people to reveal personal information.
  11. 23. A cyber attack intended to redirect a website's traffic to another, fake site.
  12. 24. The act of creating and using an invented scenario to engage a targeted victim in a manner that increases the chance the victim will divulge information or perform actions that would be unlikely in ordinary circumstances.
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  1. 1. Testing designed to check the security and vulnerabilities of a system.
  2. 3. The processes, practices and technologies designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access.
  3. 5. The process by which a user logging into a system can be checked and verified before being given access.
  4. 6. Allows devices to access, or be blocked from accessing a network based on their physical address embedded within the device’s network adapter.
  5. 8. A computer program or system intended to distinguish human from machine input, typically as a way of thwarting spam and automated extraction of data from websites."
  6. 10. that automatically displays or downloads advertising material such as banners or pop-ups when a user is online.
  7. 11. Most vulnerabilities are caused by humans. Not locking computers. Using insecure passwords. Not following/poor company network policies. Not installing protection software. Not being vigilant with email/files received. Not encrypting sensitive data.
  8. 12. A piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data."
  9. 13. A broad terms that covers all software written to cause loss of data, encryption of data, fraud and identity theft.
  10. 15. Observing a person's private information over their shoulder eg cashpoint machine PIN numbers.
  11. 17. Any storage media which can easily be removed from a computer thus allowing the transport of data away e.g. Optical Disk, flash / USB pen etc.
  12. 18. A secret word or phrase that must be used to gain access to a computer / program / interface / system.