Cybersecurity

Question 1

Cybersecurity

Answer 1

Cybersecurity is the discipline of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal use

Question 2

Antivirus

Answer 2

A software designed to detect and get rid of malware.

Question 3

Firewall

Answer 3

A network security device that separates a trusted internal network from an external network. It regulates incoming and outgoing network traffic based on preset security rules

Question 4

Difference between Firewall and Antivirus

Answer 4

An antivirus is a software that actively eliminates threats while a firewall blocks threats from entering the network

Question 5

Blackhat

Answer 5

A computer hacker who violates laws or ethical standards for nefarious purposes, such as cybercrime, cyberwarfare, or malice

Question 6

Encryption

Answer 6

The process of converting text into scrambled, unreadable ciphertext.

Question 7

Decryption

Answer 7

The process of converting ciphertext back into it’s original readable format.

Question 8

Whitehat

Answer 8

Ethical hacking. Under the owner’s consent, white-hat hackers aim to identify any vulnerabilities or security issues the current system has.