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AP Cyber Security Chapter Test Flashcards

1
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Cyber security

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The practice of preventing, detecting, and responding to adversarial attacks.

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DDOS

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Distributed Denial of Service

A malicious attack with the goal of disrupting a server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic.

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Network Attack

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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer network system, or device with the intent of stealing, damaging, or manipulating data.

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Preventing Cyber security Threats

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  1. Strong Passwords
  2. 2 - factor authentication
  3. Update anti malware software
  4. Comply with security policies
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Firewall

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Security device designed to monitor, filter, and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

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IDS

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Intrusion Detection System

Preventive tool, monitors networks for signs of any potential threats or weird activity.

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Endpoint Security

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Process of protecting your devices from Cyber security threats and attacks.

(Phone, Laptop, Tablet)

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Incident Response Plan

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PTTIRP

Prep
Threat Identification
Threat Containment
Investigation
Recovery
Post-Incident-Analysis

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CIA Triad

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Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability

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Confidentiality

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Data is only accessible by AUTHORIZED individuals, systems, or processes

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Integrity

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Means that data is accurate and trustworthy

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Availability

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Data and services are accessible when REQUIRED/NEEDED by authorized individuals.

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Signs of Phishing

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  1. Spelling Errors
  2. Unusual Requests
  3. Ask for personal details
    4 Suspicious Attachments
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Firmware

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Controls how devices initialize, boot, and communicate with other hardware.

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What is an Operating System?

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Manages system resources and performs essential system tasks like launching applications.

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Operating System Functions

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  1. Launches and manages applications
  2. Coordinates input/output devices
  3. Manages CPU, Memory, and Storage Resources
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What is Application Software

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Software that performs specific tasks for the user

Ex. Internet browsers, Word processors, Music software

18
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What is a driver?

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Software that allows a device to communicate with the computer’s operating system.

19
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Virtual Environments

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Contains multiple virtual instances, virtual networks, and virtualized components

Stimulate entire data centers

20
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How Virtualization Improves Efficiency

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  1. Pools hardware resources for better utilization
  2. Reduces the cost of physical hardware
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Security Benefits of Virtualization

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Virtual instances are isolated from one another, enhancing security.

If one virtual machine is compromised, others on the same machine remain unaffected.

22
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What is a file system?

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System for which files are named, stored, and organized on a computer system.

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Files

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Data stored in a computer (documents, images, etc)

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Directories

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Locations that can store multiple files and subdirectories (files)

25
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Directory Tree

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Hierarchical structure of directories and subdirectories

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What is a network?

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a system of computers that are able to communicate with each other.

Gives computer users access to the same data, resources, and applications.

27
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LAN

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Local Area Network -

is a group of connected computing devices within a localized area that usually share a centralized Internet connection.

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WAN

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Wide Area Network =

Devices connected across a wide geographic area. Usually, a collection of connected LANS.

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Hub

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broadcast message

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LAN connection devices

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hub, switch, WAP

30
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Switch

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Connects multiple devices, such as computers, WAPs, printers, and servers on the same network within a building or campus.

Sends the message only to the destination device in the LAN

31
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Wireless Access Point

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A switch without wires

32
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Router

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Sends the message only to the destination device in the LAN or in the WAN

33
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Metropolitan Network

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A private network an entity uses to communicate in a city or local area. Larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN

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SOHO

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A type of LAN that serves a small number of devices and users, about 1-20, and typically a small business setting.

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Personal Area Network

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Connects devices that are the closest to the user. Typically through Bluetooth like headphones, keyboard, mouse.

36
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Binary =

A

Base 2

37
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Decimal =

A

Base 10

38
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What does BIT mean?

A

Binary Digit

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