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23 Cards in this Set
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Act of stealing computer equipment.
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Hardware Theft
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Act of defacing or destroying computer equipment.
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Hardware Vandalism
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When someone steals software media, intentionally erases programs, illegally copies them, or illegally registers or activates a program.
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Software Theft
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The right to use the software.
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license agreement
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Occurs when someone steals personal or confidential information.
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Information Theft
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Process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access.
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Encryption
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(decipher) Converting encrypted data into readable form.
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Decryption
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Set of steps that can convert readable plaintext into unreadable ciphertext.
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Encryption Algorithm
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Programmed formula that the originator of the data uses to encrypt plaintext and the recipient to decrypt the ciphertext.
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Encryption Key
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Unencrypted, readable data
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Plaintext
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Encrypted data
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Cipher text
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Encrypted code that a person, Web site, or organization attaches to an electronic message sender.
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Digital Signature
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Is a notice that guarentees a user or a Web site is legitimate.
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Digital Certificate
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Authorized person or company that issues and verifies digital certificates.
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Certificate Authority
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Prolonged malfunctions of a computer.
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System failure
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Special electronic components that provide a stable current flow to the computer and other electronic equipment.
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surge protector
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Device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a loss of power.
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UPS uninterruptible power supply
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Deplicate file, program, or disk that can be used if the original is lost, damaged, or stolen.
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Backup
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Copying the backed up files to their original location on the computer.
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restore
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Connection to a wireless network.
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WAP (wireless access point)
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Individuals attempt to detect wireless networks via their notebook or mobile device while driving a vehicle through areas that might have a wireless network.
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War Driving
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Security standard that improves on older security standards by authenticating network users.
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WPA (wi-fi protected access)
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Conforms to the government's security standards and uses more sophisticated encryption techniques than WPA.
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802.lli or WPA2
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