Cyber Security Flashcards
What are the legal and professional responsibilities in identifying threats
Preventing and mitigating damaged caused by malicious or deliberate attacks require a multi-layered approach
Types of advanced viruses/scams
Brute force attacks Cross-site Scripting Cross-site request forgeryBuffer overloadRemote code executionDirectory traversal
Types of normal viruses/scams
SQL InjectionMan in the middle attacks DDos attackSocial engineering
Types of Cyber defences
Firewalls Encryption Access control Anti-virus software Patches and updatesBackupsUser education Network segmentation VPN
Types of Hackers
Black hat - Illegal (unauthorised access with malicious intent)White Hat - Legal (Hired to try to hack businesses)Grey Hat - Similar to Black hat but without malicious intent
Types of firm Security measures
Encryption FirewallAnti-virus software Hierarchical access levels
Define cryptography
The practice of securing communication and data through the use of algorithms
Techniques of cryptography
Symmetric key Asymmetric keyHash junctions Digital signatures
Types of Biometrics
Fingerprint, facial, voice, eye(iris), signature recognition and behavioural biometrics
Benefits of biometrics
Increased security Convenience Reduced fraud Increased accuracy
Drawbacks of biometrics
Privacy concernsTechnical limitations CostBias and discrimination
What is a tracert
A network diagnostic pool used to track the path taken by data packets from a source computer to another computer
What is IP address Masking
the process of hiding or changing the real IP address ofa device or network to appear as if it originates froma different location or device.
What is a “whois”
A protocol and database system that stores information about registered domain names and the associated organisations and individuals.
