K Flashcards
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kernel
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The core of an operating system, a kernel manages the machine’s hardware resources (including the processor and the memory) and provides and controls the way any other software component accesses these resources.
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key
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A discrete data set that controls the operation of a cryptography algorithm. In encryption, a key specifies the particular transformation of plaintext into ciphertext, or vice versa, during decryption. Keys are also used in other cryptographic algorithms, such as digital signature schemes and keyed-hash functions (also known as HMACs), which are often used for authentication and integrity.
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keystroke monitoring
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A type of auditing that can review or record keystrokes entered by a user during an active session.
