Cybersecurity

2. A weakness in a system that can be exploited by attackers.
4. Determining what an authenticated user is allowed to access or do.
6. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
7. Code or techniques used to take advantage of a vulnerability.
8. (Virtual Private Network) A service that encrypts internet traffic and hides a user’s IP address.
9. day A vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor and has no fix available yet.
12. The process of verifying a user’s identity (e.g., passwords, biometrics).
13. A scam where attackers trick users into revealing sensitive information via fake emails or websites.
14. (Distributed Denial of Service) An attack that overwhelms a system with traffic to make it unavailable.

1. Malware that locks or threatens data and demands payment to restore access.
3. Engineering Manipulating people into giving up confidential information.
5. Malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems (e.g., viruses, spyware).
7. The process of converting data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access.
10. Software that detects and removes malicious programs.
11. A software update that fixes bugs or security vulnerabilities.