Network Security Revision

Network Security Revision

1. passwords

   • a confidental word or phrase personal to the user that's used to lock an account and to prevent hackers from getting into them.

2. Software

   • applications on a computer/laptop that can improve it.

3. Encryption

   • data (e.g. passwords) that have been coverted to unreadable data to protect it from being read, stolen and used.

4. AUP

   • Acceoptable Use Policy a set of documented rules and practices that a user must sign and agree to for access to a corporate network or the internet

5. Malware

   • Malicious software that is used to gain soemones information and data. it can steel, tamper with, and delete data.

6. Trial + Error

   • A hacking technique the process of trying and experimenting with various different combinations of letters, numbers and symbols until the correct combination is found

7. Virus

   • A type of malware thats used to corruptand tamper with peoples data.

8. Network ID

   • IP Adress a unique string of numbers that identifies each computer/laptop.

9. Phishing

   • the act of sending illigitimate emails or letters to people who think they are legitimate and making them think they need to give you their information.

10. Malware

    • Malicious software specifically designed to damage a computer system. different types of malware effect each computer differently

11. Ransomware

    • malicious type of software designed to block someones computer until a sum of money is given

12. Adware

    • software that automatically displays and/or downlaods advertising materials when a user is online or on a certain website

13. Spyware