Across
- 2. Server that forwards requests on behalf of a client
- 6. One-way function used to verify data integrity
- 7. Copy of data used for recovery
- 11. Programming language popular in cybersecurity
- 13. Process of converting data into unreadable form
- 16. Process of verifying a user's identity
- 18. Program that spreads by infecting files
- 19. Popular open-source operating system
- 20. Small program that automates tasks
- 22. Filters network traffic to improve security
- 23. Core component of an operating system
- 26. Malware that locks data and demands payment
Down
- 1. Investigation of digital evidence
- 3. Small file a website stores in a browser
- 4. Unit of data transmitted over a network
- 5. Software update that fixes bugs or vulnerabilities
- 8. Secure tunnel for internet traffic
- 9. Software that detects and removes malicious programs
- 10. Text-based interface for interacting with a computer
- 12. Software used to access websites
- 14. Scam that tricks users into revealing information
- 15. Software designed to damage or disrupt systems
- 17. Malicious software disguised as a legitimate program
- 21. Method used to encode information
- 24. Device that directs network traffic
- 25. Secret phrase used to access an account