Computer Use & Security Flashcards
Definition: a break in the system security that result in admittance of an unauthorized person or program to a department computer system.
Breach
Definition: a system for sending and receiving messages electronically over a computer network accessed through a department owned computer.
Electronic Mail (E-Mail
Definition: a system (hardware or software) designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
Firewall
Definition: a physical computer system or any physical part of mechanism used as sn integral or peripheral component of a computer system
Hardware
Definition: uses internet-based technologies within an organization to facilitate communication and provide integrated access to information
Intranet
Definition: a worldwide network of computers linked together by various communication systems including local telephone service
Internet
Definition: a system of computers, printers, and storage devices linked by direct connection, over data circuits, fiber optic lines, or via other electronic transmission methods that allows shared access to all resources on the network
Network
Definition: short for “malicious software” and refers to software programs designed to interfere with normal computer functions or sends personal data about the user to unauthorized parties over the internet
Malware
Definition: A software application used to create, receive, transmit, store, and archive E-mail messages as well as store calendar, tasks, and contact information
Microsoft Outlook
Definition: the vendor contracted to provide records management, corrections management, automated filed reporting and computer aided dispatching software applications for the PD and FD
Tiburon (used to be)
Definition: The programming instructions the computer executes to perform tasks
Software
Definition: software freely obtained from public sources
Freeware Software
Definition: software obtained through public sources with normally limited features periodic visual reminders to purchase, or a time limit cutoff
Shareware Software
Definition: computer software whose source code is available under a license or agreement such as the public domain that permits users to use, change, and improve the software
Open Source Software
Definition: software that is purchased from a retail outlet and installed to the user’s computer
Commercial Off the Shelf Software