Principle of Information Security part 1 Flashcards
Key terms and Phrases
1
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The process of protecting a system and network against unintended or malicious changes or deletion of information
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Cybersecurity
2
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The study of ethics pertaining to computers, covering we use them how we use them; this can affect individuals and society.
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Cyber Ethics
3
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The act of circumventing or breaking past security boundaries.
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Hacking
4
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A person who engages in hacking
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Hacker
5
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The avenue or path hacker uses to commit the attack.
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Attack vector
6
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ethical and law-abiding
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White-hat hacker
7
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operates outside the law
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Black-hat hacker
8
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do no harm, but do not ask for permission
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Gray-hat hacker
9
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A malicious software code that is unleashed and attempts to perform its destructive content.
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Virus
10
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A attempt to steal, damage, or destroy data or computer system.
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Cyberattack
