IT Vocab 13 Flashcards
A backup of the system software, including operating system files
System backup
Directions for disposing and even destroying data when it’s no longer needed or when a storage device needs to be replaced
Data Destruction Policy
A person who is in charge of designing and implementing security methods to protect an organization’s computer systems and networks
Security Analyst
A method of increasing fault tolerance by providing power backups and power failover
Power Redundancy
A scheme for classifying information based on different levels of public/private distinctions
Public/Private classification
A backup of data stored in a database
Database Backup
The process of creating systems of prevention and recovery to permit ongoing operation, before and during disaster recovery
Business Continuity
Unscheduled backups performed periodically
Ad Hoc Backup
A device that contains one or more hard drives that users can access over the network
Network Attached Storage
A scheme for classifying information based on government and military requirements
Government/Military Classification
A method of increasing fault tolerance by providing multiple network paths between hosts
Network Redundancy
Concerning security, a person responsible for securing networks and responding to intrusions
Systems Administrator
Backups that are stored at a location far enough from a possible natural disaster while being close enough to recover the data and systems within a reasonable amount of time
Off-site backup
A person who works closely with law enforcement officials to investigate security breaches, cyber-attacks, and other crimes
Computer Forensics Expert
Backups that are stored in the same building or even the same room as the computer systems they are taken from
Local backup
