Cybersecurity

1. Protection against unauthorized access to personal data
5. A type of malware that encrypts data and demands payment for the decryption key
9. The process of checking the identity of a user, device, or entity
11. A secure gateway that controls traffic between an internal network and the internet
13. Software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malware
15. Process of converting data into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access
16. The secure process of logging into a system with two layers of security

2. The practice of attempting to gain unauthorized access to networks by breaking into systems
3. Type of security that protects the flow of data on the internet
4. A malicious program designed to harm or exploit any programmable device
6. The most common method used by hackers to steal sensitive information through email
7. Unauthorized access to a computer system to steal or manipulate data
8. A cyber attack that floods a network or service to overwhelm it and make it unavailable
10. A weakness or flaw in a computer system that can be exploited by hackers
12. The study of secure communication in the presence of adversaries
14. An attack where an adversary impersonates another user to gain information