S2 Cyber Security flash cards

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Digital forensics

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The process of checking a digital device for evidence of a crime being committed.

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Cloning

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The process of creating an exact copy of the contents of a digital device.

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Encryption

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The method of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorised access.

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Ethical hacker

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A person who's role is to test a company's/organisation's cyber security by attempting to hack their computer system or network.

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IP address

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Short for internet provider address. A unique number used to identify a computer on a network.

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Firewall

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A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic. it will block access to anything deemed to be suspicious.

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Malware

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Software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorised access to a computer system.

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Phishing

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A cyber attack that uses disguised email as a weapon to trick the email recipient into believing that the message is from a legitimate company. The recipient is sent to a fake website to enter sensitive data.

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Command line interface

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Instead of clicking on icons and buttons with a mouse, you type commands (instructions) into a screen and the computer executes these commands.

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Computer Misuse Act

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An act of parliament which makes the creation/spread of malware and hacking against the law.