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24 Cards in this Set
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What is a computer security risk?
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Action that causes loss of or damage to computer system
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How can you make your password more secure?
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longer passwords provide greater security
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What is a virus?
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is a potentially damaging computer program
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What is a worm?
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itself repeatedly, using up resources and possibly shutting down computer or network
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What is a trojan horse?
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hides within or looks like legitimate program until triggered
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What is an antivirus program?
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Identifies and removes computer viruses
Most also protect against worms and Trojan horses |
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What is a virus signature?
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Specific pattern of virus code
Also called virus definition Antivirus programs look for virus signatures |
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What is a denial service attack?
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is an assault which disrupts computer access to an Internet service such as the Web or e-mail
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What is a back door?
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is a program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a computer resource
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What is a possessed oject?
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item that you must carry to gain access to computer or facility.
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What is spoofing?
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IP spoofing occurs when an intruder computer fools a network into believing its IP address is from a trusted source
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What is a firewall?
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Security system consisting of hardware and/or software that prevents unauthorized intrusion
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What is a personal firewall utility?
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Program that protects personal computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions
Monitors transmissions to and from computer Informs you of attempted intrusion |
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What is a username?
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Unique combination of characters that identifies user
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What is a password?
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is private combination of characters associated with the user name that allows access to computer resources
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What is a biometric device?
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Authenticates person’s identity using personal characteristic
Fingerprint, hand geometry, voice, signature, and iris |
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What is a license agreement?
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Right to use software
Single-user license agreement allows user to install software on one computer, make backup copy, and sell software after removing from computer |
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What are some other safeguards against software theft?
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product activation allows user to input product identification number online or by phone and receive unique installation identification number.
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What is encryption?
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safeguards against information theft, process of converting plaintext into ciphertext
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What is certificate authority? (CA)
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authorized person or company that issues and verifies digital certificates..apply for digital certificate from CA
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What is Secure Sockets layers (SSL)?
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provides encryption of all data that passes between client and internet server
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What is a system failure?
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prolonged malfunction of computer, can cause loss of hardware, software or data
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What is a backup?
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duplicate of fild, program or disk
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What is a surge protector?
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Protects computer and equipment from electrical power disturbances
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