Course One Module 2 Glossary Terms Flashcards
Glossary wrap up for Module 2
This is a technique that manipulates artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology to conduct attacks more efficiently.
Adversarial Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A type of phishing attack where a threat actor impersonates a known source to obtain a financial advantage.
Business Email Compromise (BEC)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional is a globally recognized and highly sought after information security certification, awarded by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium.
CISSP
Malicious code written to interfere with computer operations and cause damage to data and software
Computer Virus
An attack that affects secure forms of communication between a sender and intended recipient
Cryptographic Attack
Any person who uses computers to gain access to computer systems, networks, or data.
Hacker
Software designed to harm devices or networks
Malware
An attempt to access password secured devices, systems, networks, or data
Password Attack
The use of digital communications to trick people into revealing sensitive data or deploying malicious software
Phishing
A security incident that affects not only digital but also physical environments where the incident is deployed
Physical Attack
An attack in which a threat actor impersonates an employee, customer, or vendor to obtain unauthorized access to a physical location
Physical Social Engineering
A manipulation technique that exploits human error to gain private information, access, or valuables
Social Engineering
A type of attack where a threat actor collects detailed information about their target on social media sites before initiating the attack
Social Media Phishing
A malicious email attack targeting a specific user or group of users, appearing to originate from a trusted source
Spear Phishing
An attack that targets systems, applications, hardware, and/or software to locate a vulnerability where malware can be deployed
Supply-chain Attack
An attack in which a threat actor strategically leaves a malware USB stick for an employee to find and install to unknowingly infect a network
USB Baiting
refer to “computer virus”
Virus
The exploitation of electronic voice communication to obtain sensitive information or to impersonate a known source
Vishing
A type of attack when a threat actor compromises a website frequently visited by a specific group of users
Watering Hole Attack
