Encryption
Reverses encryption.
What is Decryption?
Technique that attempts to trick users into sharing PII.
What is Phishing?
Self replicating, contains code that copies itself onto files on the system, may hide in the code of a legitimate program.
What is a Virus?
Generic term for algorithm that performs encryption.
What is a Cipher?
The use of a program to record every keystroke made by a computer user.
What is Keylogging?
How your data is being shared and collected by a website.
What is Privacy Policy?
Julius Caesar was reported to have encrypted messages to his soldiers and generals by using a simple alphabetical shift.
What is Caesar Cipher?
Software intended to damage a computing system or to take partial control over its operation.
What is Malware?
Long, has special characters, easy to remember but hard to decode, random.
What is a Strong Password?
The same key is used to encrypt and decrypt the message. Easily decoded.
What is Symmetric Key Encryption?
The vast majority of data breaches (nearly 68%) are caused by this, such as weak passwords or falling for scams.
What is Human Error?
Information about someone that identifies, links, relates, or describes them.
What is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?
Must have at least 2 of these things: something you know, something you posses, and something you are.
What is Multi-Factor Authentication?
Gives unauthorized access to secure networks, can be wireless or physical.
What is Rogue Access Point?
Hackers overwhelm a website with too many requests and the website shuts down.
What is Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)?