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chapter 6info system security CS3 Flashcards

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Internet and Network Attacks

Malware,

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short for malicious software, consists of programs that act without a user’s knowledge and deliberately alter the operations of computers and mobile devices

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Internet and Network Attacks

firewall

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is hardware and/or software that protects a network’s resources from intrusion

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Internet and Network Attacks

Spoofing

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is a technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate.

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Internet and Network Attacks:

Back Door

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is a program that allow users to bypass security controls.

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Internet and Network Attacks

denial of service attack (DoS attack)

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disrupts computer access to an Internet service.

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Internet and Network Attacks

TAntivirus

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software is a set of utility programs that looks for and eradicates a wide spectrum of problems such as viruses, Trojan horses, and worms

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Internet and Network Attacks

Trojan horse

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s not a virus. It is a destructive program that looks as a genuine application.

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Internet and Network Attacks

worm:

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s similar to a virus by its design, and is considered to be a sub-class of a virus. Worms spread from computer to computer, but unlike a virus, it has the capability to travel without any help from a person.

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Internet and Network Attacks

WHAT DOES A VIRUS DO?

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A virus can perform a trigger event: corrupt and/or destroy data display an irritating message

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Internet and Network Attacks

computer virus:

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s a program that attaches itself to a file, reproduces itself, and spreads to other files

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Unauthorized Access and Use

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A unauthorized access is the use of a computer or network without permission

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Access controls define

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who can access a computer, device, or network; when they can access it; and what actions they can take while accessing it

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computer/device/network maintain an audit trail that records & File successful/unsuccessful access attempts OF WHAT?

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USERN NAME

PASSWORD

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Unauthorized Access and Use

biometric device?

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authenticates a person’s identity by translating a BIO INFORMATION into a digital code.

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Unauthorized Access and Use:

Digital forensics?

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evidence found on computers and networks

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Unauthorized Access and Use

possessed object?

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is any item that you must possess, or carry with you, in order to gain access to a computer or computer facility

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Unauthorized Access and Use

PIN?

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personal identification number)

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Unauthorized Access and Use

passphrase

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is a private combination of words, often containing mixed capitalization and punctuation, associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources

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Information Theft:

secure site

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A website that uses encryption techniques to secure its data.

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Information Theft - digital certificate

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s a notice that guarantees a user or a website is legitimate

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Information Theft - digital signature

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is an encrypted code that a person, website, or organization attaches to an electronic message to verify the identity of the message sender

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Information Theft - Encryption

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• the process of encoding a message, information, or data in such a way that only authorized parties can access it, prevents unauthorized access.

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Computer Ethics

code of conduct

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is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specification is ethical/unethical or allowed/not allowed

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Ethics and Society

Green computing?

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g involves reducing the electricity and environmental waste while using computers, mobile devices, and related technologies

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Ethics and Society

Digital rights management (DRM)?

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is a strategy designed to prevent illegal distribution of movies, music, and other digital content

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Ethics and Society

copyright?

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protects any tangible form of expression

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Ethics and Society:

Intellectual property RIGHTS of artist/works?

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are the rights to which creators are entitled to their work

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Ethics and Society:

Intellectual property

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unique and original ideas, inventions, art, writings, processes, company and product names, and logos

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Information Privacy

Web filtering:

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software restricts access to specified websites/URL’s

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Information Privacy

Content filtering:

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is the process of restricting access to certain material/content

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Information Privacy

Adware:

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is a program that displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email messages, or other Internet service

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Information Privacy

Spyware:

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is a program placed on a computer or mobile device without the user’s knowledge that secretly collects information about the user.

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Information Privacy

Websites use cookies for a

variety of reasons:

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Allow for personalization

 Store user names and/or passwords

 Assist with online shopping

 Track how often users visit a site

 Target advertisements

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Information Privacy

cookie

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is a small text file that a web server stores on your computer

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Data Backup & Restore

EXPLAIN BACK UP PROCESS OF DATA

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A backup is usually stored on a different storage medium from the original files

The exact steps that you follow depend on your backup equipment, your backup software, and your personal backup plan

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Data Backup & Restore

restore

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data from a backup to the original storage medium or its replacement

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Data Backup & Restore

backup

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is a duplicate of a file, program, or media that can be used if the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed

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CIA (CONFIDEVTIALITY INTEGRITY AVAILABILITY) Triad

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Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability is a model designed to guide policies for information security within an organization.

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CIA Triad

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Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability is a model designed to guide policies for information security within an organizati

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Confidentiality,

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preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including a mean of protecting personal privacy and proprietary information;

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Integrity:

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, guarding against improper information modification or destruction, includes ensuring information accuracy and authenticity

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Availability:

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, ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information.

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digital security risk

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is any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to a computer or mobile device hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability

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computer crime

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Any illegal act involving the use of a computer

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cybercrime

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is an online or Internet-based illegal act

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Hacker,

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person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.

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Cracker,

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name given to hackers who break into

computers for criminal gain.

48
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Digital Security Risks

;Unethical employees

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employees’ actions that don’t conform to the acceptable standards of business operations, failing to do what is right in every situation.

49
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Digital Security Risks

Script kiddies

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is an unskilled individual who uses scripts or programs developed by others to attack computer systems and networks.

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Digital Security Risks

Cyberextortionist,

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person who demands payment in order to prevent or stop attacks on an organization’s network, website or computer systems.

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Digital Security Risks

Cyberextortionist,

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person who demands payment in order to prevent or stop attacks on an organization’s network, website or computer systems.

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