System Failiures
A security problem that stats with one user but spreads through a system
Cascading Failiure
A social engineering tactic that pressuers quick action
urgency
information that should be prtected because it can cause harm if exposed
sensitive data
A security feature that adds protection but adds an extra step.
multi-factor authentication
When individual actions have consequences beyond one person.
systemic impact
Excessive permissions or lack of least privilege
When attackers pretend to be someone you alreaduy trust
impersonation or familiarity
Why breaches of genetic or health data affect more than one person
shared or inherited data
Why companies sometimes weaken security controls.
prioritizing convenience or growth
A common result of major data breaches for organizations.
loss of public trust
A failiure caused bty assuming users will always behave correctly
poor system design
The use of fear, excitement, or authority to override logic
emotional manipulation
A type of data that cannot realistically be changed after a breach.
biometric or genetic data
The balance between usability, security, and cost
Tradeoffs
Why cybersecurity is not only a technical problem.
it involves people and systems
A security issue that occurs becaus sytms are tightly connected
interdependence risk
Wjy imntelligent, experienceusers still fall for scams
cognitive overload or social pressure
Why anonymized data can sometimes still identify individuals
data re-identification
A design strategy that layers multiple defenses.
defense in depth or In-Depth Defense
A societal consequence of large-scale data collection and misuse.
discrimination, surveillance, or inequality
Single point of failiure
A behavioral assumption system designers must plan for
users will make mistakes
A long term societal risk caused by repreated privacy breachers
Erosion of trust in technology or instututions
A principle that limits damage even after a breach occurs
least privilege or limited privileges
The core takeaway about computing systems
computing impacts individuals, organizations, and society