Cyber Terms
Safety Actions
Devices
Threats
Good Practices
100

A machine we use to work, play, and surf the internet.

What is a "computer"?

100

To keep safe from harm.

What does "protect" mean?

100

A machine we use to work, play, and surf the internet.

What is a "computer"?

100

A program that can harm a computer.

What is a "virus"?

100

Keep password secret and do not share it.

What is best practice for keeping password?

200

Programs that run on a computer, like games and apps.

What is "software"?

200

To change information into a secret code to keep it safe.

What does "encrypt" mean?

200

A small computer that can make calls and run apps.

What is a "smartphone"?

200

A person who tries to get into computers without permission.

What is a "hacker"?

200

To keep your computer safe with the latest fixes.

Why should you update your software?

300

Information stored on a computer, like pictures and documents.

What is "data"?

300

To make something new, like fixing software to keep it safe.

What does "update" mean?

300

A system that helps protect a computer from attacks.

What is a "firewall"?

300

Tricks used to get personal information by pretending to be someone else.

What is "phishing"?

300

Be careful and check if it is safe.

What are best actions when opening unknown email?

400

A secret word or phrase used to access a computer or account.

What is "password"?

400

To watch or check something for problems.

What does "monitor" mean?

400

A computer that provides data to other computers.

What is a "server"?

400

When someone gets into a computer system without permission.

What is a "breach"?

400

To block unauthorized connections. 

Why should you use a firewall?

500

A group of connected computers that share information.

What is "network"?

500

To stop something from entering, like stopping a virus.

What does "block" mean?

500

A device that connects computers to the internet.

What is a "router"?

500

Bad software that can harm your computer.

What is "malware"?

500

Use strong passwords and encrypt your data.

What are ways to protect your data?