Connect and Protect: Module 4 Flashcards
Baseline Configuration (baseline image)
A saved setup used as a starting point for building or updating systems.
Hardware
The physical parts of a computer, like the screen, keyboard, or hard drive.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
A security step that asks for two or more ways to prove who you are (like a password and a code from your phone).
Network Log Analysis
Checking records of network activity to spot anything unusual or interesting.
Operating System (OS)
The software that helps you use a computer and run other programs.
Patch Update
A fix for a program or system to solve problems or improve security.
Penetration Testing (pen test)
A fake attack to find and fix weaknesses in a system before real hackers do.
Security Hardening
Making a computer or system stronger and safer from hackers.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
A tool that watches activity logs and alerts you to security problems.
World-Writable File
A file that anyone can change, which can be risky.