CPSC 4240 - Linux Security

2. front-facing software vulnerable to malicious actors
4. hiding data in a large media file
6. system in which data is written to a file instead of being written directly to the file system to minimize the chance of file corruption
11. a software update meant to fix security issues
13. value used in hashing to reduce collisions
14. data about file data
15. malware that affected an Iranian nuclear power facility in 2010
17. a large kernel that runs all its modules in kernel space
19. a user with elevated privileges within the system
21. one of the greatest and most unpredictable treats to a network system
23. essential to have in case of system failure, damage, sabotage, etc.
24. defense in _____: having multiple layers of security

1. command to safely detach an external file system
3. automated test used to verify human users and detect bots
5. security measure meant to filter network traffic
7. security that is inconspicuous
8. using an algorithm and key to hide data from outside parties
9. authentication methods such as fingerprints, iris scans, and face recognition
10. command used to safely edit the etc/sudoers file
12. file containing usernames and hashes of their passwords
16. devices that can be attached or removed without rebooting the system
18. not telling malicious actors what kinds of security measures are in place
20. value used to determine the permissions of a newly-created file or directory
22. data structure that contains information about a file or directory, including the location of its contents