Unit 10 & 11 Vocab

2. Protecting database from breaches and unauthorized access.
6. Strengthening a system by reducing vulnerabilities.
7. Programs that detect, prevent, and remove viruses.
8. Making software more secure by fixing vulnerabilities.
12. Malware that spreads on its own across networks without needing a host file.
15. A type of malware that spreads by attaching itself to files or programs and is activated when opened.
17. Securing a network by protecting it from attacks.
18. Malware that locks your files or system and demands money to unlock them.

1. Dividing a network into smaller parts to limit access and damage.
3. Broader protection software that detects and removes all types of malware.
4. securing the OS by updating, patching, and limiting access.
5. Restricting who can enter systems or locations
9. hardware hardware and buildings from physical access or damage.
10. reviewing systems and records to ensure security rules are followed.
11. Monitoring activity (cameras, tracking systems)
13. Software that secretly collects information about a user without their knowledge.
14. Any harmful software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer.
16. Software that automatically displays unwanted advertisements.