SG 6 - Study Notecards Flashcards
What is NoSQL ?
A type of database that isn’t relational and doesn’t use SQL
What is ransomware?
Malware that typically encrypts a user’s data and the attacker is expecting payment for the decryption key
What is ICANN ?
- An Org that assigns names and numbers across the internet.
- It is a layer of management and administration on top of the regional internet registeries
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
What is pivoting?
A post exploitation activity used to gain access to other networks inside an Org by using a compromised system as a router
What is SHA ?
Used to generate a cryptographic hash
Security Hash Algorithm
What is hping ?
A utility used to craft a packet on the command line
What is a VLAN ?
- Virtual Local Area Network
- Where a switch handles determining which LAN a system belongs to
What is Cloud Computing?
Using a service provider for computing resources such a infrastructure, platforms and storage
What is Bell-LaPadula ?
A security model that focuses on protecting confidentiality
What is a Deauthentication attack?
Attackers force wireless stations to reauthenticate in order to gather the full association handshake
What is SMB ?
A protocol used for file sharing and system management in a Windows environment
Server Message Block
What is SOA ?
An application is designed by breaking functions into separate services
Service Oriented Architecture
What is OpenVAS ?
A vulnerability scanner forked from Nessus
Open Vulnerability Assessment System
What is a Worm ?
Malware that is self-propagating
What is an Exploit?
Taking advantage of a vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to a system or data
