Cybersecurity

Public Deck • Created by SecurityExpert

15 cards
Card 1
Term
Malware
Definition
Malicious software
Card 2
Term
Phishing
Definition
Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive info
Card 3
Term
Firewall
Definition
Network security system
Card 4
Term
Encryption
Definition
Converting data into code
Card 5
Term
Authentication
Definition
Verifying identity
Card 6
Term
Authorization
Definition
Granting access rights
Card 7
Term
Vulnerability
Definition
Weakness in a system
Card 8
Term
Patch
Definition
Update to fix vulnerabilities
Card 9
Term
Virus
Definition
Self-replicating malicious code
Card 10
Term
Trojan
Definition
Malware disguised as legitimate software
Card 11
Term
Spyware
Definition
Software that gathers information secretly
Card 12
Term
Ransomware
Definition
Malware demanding payment
Card 13
Term
Penetration Testing
Definition
Testing security by simulating attacks
Card 14
Term
Social Engineering
Definition
Manipulating people to gain access
Card 15
Term
Zero-Day
Definition
Unknown vulnerability