Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Chapter 5

1. A digital security risk is an event or action that could cause a lost of damage to a computer, software, data, inforamtion, or process capability.
2. An illegal act involving the use of computer or related devices generally is referred to as a computer crime.
3. A cyber crime is an online or internet based illegal act.
4. malware is short for malice software.
5. A botnet is a group of computers or mobile devices connected to a network.
6. A DOS disrupt computer access to internet services.
7. A backdoor is a set of instructions in a program that allows users to bypass security control.
8. Spoofing is a technique used to make their internet appear legal.
9. A firewall is hardware or software that protects a networks resources from intrusion.
10. Unauthorized Access is the use of a computer or network without permission.
11. Unauthorized Use is the use of a computer for unimproved activity.
12. Biometric Device tells a person's true identity.
13. Digital Forensics is the dicsovery, collection, and analysis of evidence thats found on computers and network.
14. Software Theft occurs when someone illegaly copies a program.
15. Information Theft occurs when a person steals personal or confidential information.
16. Encryption is the process of converting data.
17. Digital Signature is an encrypted code that a person, website, or organization attaches to a message to verify who is the sender.
18. Digital Certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or website is legal.
19. A website that uses encryption techniques to secure its data is known as a secure site.
20. Hardware Theft is the act of stealing digital equipment.
21. Hardware Vandalism is the act of destroying digital equipment.
22. A backup is a duplicate of a file that can be used if the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.
23. Computer Ethics are guidelines that govern the use of computers, mobile devices, or information systems.
24. Intellectual Property is the right to which creators are entitled to their work.
25. Code of Conduct is ridding guidelines that determines whether specifications are allowed or not allowed.
26. Digital Right Management is a plan designed to prevent illegal distribution of movies, music, or other digital content.
27. Copyright is the owners choice whether someone can make copies, display, publish, or perform it in a show.
28. Spyware is a program thet secretly collects information about the user.
29. Adware is a program that displays an online advertisement in a banner.
30. Social Engineering is gaining unauthorized access and taking advantage of a victim.
31. What is green computing? reduce of use of computers
32. Refers to the rights of individuals and companies, to restrict the collection and use of information about them. Information Privacy
33. Cookies is a small text file that web server stores on your computer
34. Employee Monitoring

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I love to travel and go on cruises, wishing I was back in Jamaica right now..