Cybersecurity vocab

2. technical knowledge that is used to gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
4. An organized collection of digital data stored electronically in a computer system so it can be accessed, managed, and updated.
5. Someone who may access systems without permission to find flaws but usually reports them rather than exploit.
7. An incident in where an unauthorized person gains access to a system, network, or computer to do harm.
9. A flaw in a computer system or network that an attacker can use to gain unauthorized access to cause harm.
11. IT professional who manages and maintains an organizations computer networks to keep them working well, safely, and reliably.
12. A cybercriminal who breaks into systems to steal data, spread malware, or commit fraud.
13. Revealing private information about someone online without permission usually to cause harm, shame or harassment.
14. any form of collection of raw facts, numbers, text, or media that a processor can store, move, and interpret.
15. A group of connected computing devices that communicate and share resources using wired or wireless links.

1. Any data that can be used to identify, locate, or contact a specific person.
3. protecting systems, networks, programs, and data from digital attacks, damage, or unauthorized access.
6. scrambling readable data into a secret code using a mathematical algorithm and a digital key so it can only be read by authorized users.
8. bullying through electronic devices, such as phones, computers, and tablets.
10. A security professional who tests systems with permission to find and fix security flaws.