Cybersecurity Basics

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Protecting computers, networks, and personal information from hackers or other digital attacks.

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Cybersecurity

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A hacking method that mixes different techniques (like dictionary words plus numbers/symbols) to guess a password.

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Hybrid Attack

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The three main goals of cybersecurity: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability.

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CIA Triad

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Keeping information private and making sure only the right people can see the information.

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Confidentiality

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Keeping information accurate and making sure it has not been changed or tampered with.

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Integrity

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Making sure information is accessible and systems are up and working when needed.

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Availability

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When a hacker tries the same common password (like “123456”) on many accounts, hoping one works.

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Password Spraying

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The login information you use to prove who you are, like a username and password.

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Credentials

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Using stolen usernames and passwords from one site to try to log in to other sites.

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Credential Stuffing

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Checking that a person really is who they say they are (like showing ID when creating an account).

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Identity Proofing