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cyber security Flashcards

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Refers to the world of computers and communications.

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Cyber World

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Involves protecting data and information in the computer by preventing, detecting, and responding to attacks

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Cyber Security

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people who seek to exploit weakness in software and computer systems for their own gain.

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Hacker, attacker, or intruder.

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Sometimes called _______, it is a broad category that includes any code that could be used to attack computers .

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Malicious code, Malware

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Caused by programming errors in software.

Attackers take advantage of these errors to infect the computer.

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Vulnerability

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ENUMERATE 5 GOOD SECURITY HABITS:

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Lock computer when you are away from it.
Disconnect the computer from the internet when not in use.
Evaluate security settings.
Protect passwords.
Pishing and scams.

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We should use our computers during thunderstorms. True or false?

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False

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We should protect, and back up all our data. True or false?

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True

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We should not maintain, and use anti-virus software and a firewall. True or False?

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False

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We should scan our computers yearly for spyware. True or False?

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False. we should scan daily.

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We should evaluate our software’s security. True or False?

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True

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We should keep the software up-to-date. True or false?

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True

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We should clutter our computer with unnecessary software programs. True or false?

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False

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we should share one( 1 ) account for one( 1 ) computer. True or false?

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False

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We should establish guidelines for computer use. True or false?

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True

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We should use passwords, and decrypt any sensitive files. True or false?

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False.

17
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We should follow computer laboratory policies for handling, and storing information. True or false?

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True

18
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We should dispose of information carelessly. True or false?

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False

19
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Enumerate guidelines to follow when publishing information on the internet. (20-22)
1.________
2.________
3.________

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1.View the internet as a novel, not a diary.
2.Be careful with what is to be advertised.
3.Realize that once (a post is) released, it cannot be taken back

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