Intro to Cybersecurity
All the tools we use and actions we take to keep computers safe
Cybersecurity
Term for any software that is intentionally designed to cause harm or do illegal and unethical activities
Malware
The 10 Commandments of Computer Ethics
Thieves that sift through garbage to find and access personal information
Dumpster divers
The tool filters incoming data to protect a network from attack
Firewall
Healthcare, energy, food + agriculture, and financial services are all industrial systems vulnerable to cyberattacks
Critical Infrastructure
The name for malware that can infect and spread without human assistance
Worm
Many of today's youth have witnessed this form of inappropriate online behavior
Cyberbullying
Hackers create these using stolen personal information on social media
Dummy profiles
This piece of hardware manages resources shared by multiple users in a network
Server
Smartphones, smart bulbs, and bluetooth speakers are all examples of this
IoT Devices
Trojan
The term for commonly accepted rules of how to behave online
Netiquette
This term is used for a photo or headline tailored to grab attention
This device controls traffic within a network
Switch
Healthcare and power grids are examples of these systems frequently targeted by hackers
Critical industrial systems
A compromised computer under the control of an attacker
Zombie (or bot)
The code of acting responsibly when using computers and mobile devices
Cyber Ethics
This URL prefix indicates that a website is secure
HTTPS
A software program designed to perform tasks to benefit the user
Application
Ideal career path for problem solvers
Security Architect
Malware that collects your information without your knowledge or consent
Spyware
Automatic updates and pop-up blockers are examples of this
Browser Tools
The user interface of a computer
Operating System