Protecting Data

Question 1

Vulnerability definition:

Answer 1

An error, bug or hole in software which can be exploited to access secure data.

Question 2

Threat definition:

Answer 2

A danger or possible attacker, made possible through a vulnerability.

Question 3

Countermeasure definition:

Answer 3

An action or or setting, done to protect against threats or block vulnerabilities.

Question 4

SSL means:

Answer 4

Secure Socket Layer