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access levels / level of access

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Settings that determine who can access an item and what they can do with it (read, write, delete). Applies to files, folders and databases among other things.

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anti-virus

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Software to detect and remove viruses and other malware.

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asymmetric key encryption

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Encryption system in which two keys are used: a public key used only to encrypt data, and a private key used only to decrypt it.

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authentication

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Establishing a user’s identity.

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backdoor

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Method of bypassing security in a system, built in by the system designers.

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biometric enrolment

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Process of registering a user for a biometric system by taking an initial sample.

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biometric template

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Measurements taken from a biometric sample.

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biometrics

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Use of fingerprints, retina scans, or other body features as an authentication mechanism.

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botnet

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Group of zombie computers under the control of a criminal.

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brute force attack

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Attempt to break a password by trying all possible combinations of letters, numbers, and symbols.

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CAPTCHA

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Scribble text displayed as an image, which the user must type in to verify that they are a person.

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Certificate Authority

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Organisation that issues digital certificates to individuals and companies.

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ciphertext

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Result of encrypting plaintext.

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Computer Misuse Act

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UK law governing criminal offences committed using a computer.

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cracking

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Gaining illegal access to a computer system

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DDoS

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Denial of service attack committed using dozens of computers, usually zombies on a botnet.

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denial of service attack

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Flooding a computer system with data so that it cannot respond to genuine users.

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dictionary attack

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Attempt to break a password by trying all possible words.

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digital signatures

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Technique used to authenticate remote users, such as online shopping businesses.

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Distributed Denial of Service attack

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Denial of service attack committed using dozens of computers, usually zombies on a botnet.

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DNS poisoning

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Technique used by criminals to alter DNS records and drive users to fake sites, to committing phishing.

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DoS

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Flooding a computer system with data so that it cannot respond to genuine users.

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Drive-by download

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Program which automatically downloads when a user visits a web page, usually without their knowledge or consent.

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encryption

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System of encoding plaintext so that it cannot be understood with access to an encryption key.

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encryption key
Used to encrypt and decrypt data.
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EV SSL
Extended Validation SSL. Digital certificate validation technique used on the world wide web.
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false negative
When a system incorrectly rejects an action instead of accepting it.
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false positive
When a system incorrectly accepts an action instead of rejecting it.
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full disk encryption
System that encrypts all data saved to a hard disk automatically and transparently.
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hacking
Gaining illegal access to a computer system
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home directory
Directory that contains a users personal files.
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https
Protocol used to send web pages securely over the Internet.
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identity theft
Stealing personal data in order to impersonate a person.
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key escrow
Idea of having encryption keys stored by a third party company so the government can access them if needed.
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key logger
Software or hardware which records all key strokes on a computer system.
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key pair
A public key and private key that work together in a public encryption system.
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macro virus
Virus that takes advantage of the macro programming languages built into some software.
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malware
Generic name for malicious software
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Multi-factor authentication
Use of several authentication techniques together, such as passwords and security tokens.
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one time password
Password generated by a security token, which expires as soon as it is used.
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packet sniffer
Software or hardware used to collect data travelling over a network.
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passphrase
Word or phrase used to authenticate a user.
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password
Word or phrase used to authenticate a user.
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pharming
Technique used by criminals to alter DNS records and drive users to fake sites, to committing phishing.
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phishing
Use of fake emails and web sites to trick users into revealing sensitive data.
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physical security
Locks, alarms, and other techniques used to securely a building or computer room.
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plaintext
Message before it is encrypted, or after it has been decrypted.
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private key
Key used for decryption in a public key encryption system.
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public key
Key used for encryption in a public key encryption system.
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public key encryption
Encryption system in which two keys are used: a public key used only to encrypt data, and a private key used only to decrypt it.
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root user
User with full control over a computer system.
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rootkit
Type of malware which infiltrates the operating system and attempts to hide itself from view.
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secret key encryption
Encryption system in which a single key is used for both encryption and decryption.
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Secure Socket Layer
System used to encrypt https web traffic.
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security token
Hardware device that must be present during login to authenticate a user.
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security update
Software update to fix a security problem discovered in software.
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smishing
Phishing attacks committed using text messages (SMS).
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social engineering
Tricking a user into revealing their password or other sensitive data.
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spam
Unwanted, bulk email.
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spam bot
Program that scans web pages for email address, in order to send spam.
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spam filters
Program designed to identify and block spam messages while letting genuine messages through.
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spyware
Malware which covertly records a user's actions, such as their key presses.
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SSL
System used to encrypt https web traffic.
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symmetric key encryption
Encryption system in which a single key is used for both encryption and decryption.
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system administrator
Personal in overall charge of a computer system in an organisation.
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TLS
System used to encrypt https web traffic.
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Transport Layer Security
System used to encrypt https web traffic.
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trojan horse
Malware which pretends to be a genuinely useful program to trick the user into using it.
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unauthorised access
Gaining illegal access to a computer system
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Virus
Computer program which damages files and data spreads when infected programs are copied.
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virus definition file
Used by anti-virus programs to recognise known viruses.
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vishing
Phishing attacks committed using telephone calls or VoIP systems.
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vulnerability scanner
Software to scan a system for potential security problems.
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web bug
Technique used by spammers to detect if an email address is valid or not.
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WEP
Wired Equivalence Protocol. Wireless network encryption system.
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worm
Malicious software which replicates itself and spreads between computer systems and over networks.
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WPA
Wireless Protected Access. Wireless network encryption system.
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WPA2
Wireless Protected Access 2. Wireless network encryption system.
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zombie
Computer which has been compromised by malware and is part of a botnet.

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