Across
- 3. Creating a copy of your important files to a secure location so they are not lost if your computer crashes.
- 4. A deceptive email tactic where cybercriminals pretend to be a trusted source, like a bank or a travel agency, to steal your information.
- 6. Installing this ensures your operating system and apps have the latest security patches.
- 7. A digital barrier that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic to keep the bad guys out.
- 9. A specific type of malicious software that locks your data or blocks access to a system until a fee is paid.
- 10. An acronym for the security process that requires you to verify your identity in two or more ways before logging in. (Hint: Multi-Factor...)
Down
- 1. The single sign-on portal used by staff and students to securely access district applications.
- 2. A secret combination of letters, numbers, and symbols used to secure your accounts.
- 5. Keep this secure! Whether it's your LCPS-issued laptop, tablet, or your personal smartphone.
- 8. A broad term for malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or infiltrate any programmable device or network.