Implications of Misuse and Cybersecurity. Flashcards
What is Cybersecurity
cybersecurity is the protection of computer systems and networks from digital threats
What is a security threat
an act that leads to data loss, data corruption or data theft
Who are the people targeted by computer misuse and cyber attacks
Government
Organization
Individual
List 2 sources of security threats
Primary sources of threats are employees/insiders, malicious hackers, natural disasters, foreign adversaries, and hostile attacks.
List 3 jobs related to cybersecurity
Cyber Police
Ethical Hacker
Penetration Tester
What is computer misuse?
entering a computer system without permission (hacking)
Vulnerability
A flaw or weakness in a computer system
Countermeasure
an action, device, procedure, or technique that reduces a threat
Attack
what is a security threat
a malicious act that aims to corrupt or steal data or disrupt an organization’s systems or the entire organization.
Data integrity
the accuracy and consistency of data stored in a database, data warehouse etc
Data Security
the process of protecting data from unauthorized access
Physical Data Security
4 categories of physical data security
prevent unauthorized access
backup and recovery
distributed distribution
Preventing Unauthorized Access
Burglar Proof & locks
security guards
biometric devices
intrusion detection systems
