Across
- 6. - A set of rules governing data communication over a network.
- 8. - A global network connecting millions of private, public, academic, and business networks.
- 9. - The maximum rate of data transfer across a network.
- 10. - A security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
- 12. - A device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
- 13. - Malicious software designed to harm or exploit computer systems.
- 14. - Remote servers used to store and access data over the internet.
- 16. - A unit of digital information equal to approximately one billion bytes.
- 19. - The process of converting information into code to prevent unauthorized access.
Down
- 1. - The physical components of a computer system.
- 2. - A system of numbers using only 0s and 1s.
- 3. - Programs and operating systems used by a computer.
- 4. - A step-by-step procedure for calculations or problem-solving.
- 5. - Software that is permanently programmed into a hardware device.
- 7. - A computer or system that provides resources, data, or services to other computers over a network.
- 9. - A decentralized ledger technology used in cryptocurrencies.
- 11. - A small application or tool with specific functions, often embedded in a website or software.
- 15. - An organized collection of data stored electronically.
- 17. - Technology that allows communication without physical connections.
- 18. - Existing or occurring on computers or networks rather than in physical form.