AP CSP - Cybersecurity and Encryption Concepts Vocab

Keylogging

• A type of malware that records every keystroke made by a user to steal sensitive information.

• A software that enhances keyboard performance and speed.

• A security feature that prevents unauthorized access to a computer.

• A tool used for monitoring network traffic and performance.

Malware

• Malicious software designed to harm or exploit computers and systems.

• A type of hardware used for data storage.

• A software that enhances computer performance.

• A program that protects against viruses.

Asymmetric Encryption

• An encryption method using two keys—a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption.

• An encryption method that uses a single key for both encryption and decryption.

• A method of encryption that relies on symmetric keys only.

• An encryption technique that does not require any keys.

Encryption

• The process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access.

• A method of compressing data to save space.

• A technique for improving data retrieval speed.

• A way to delete data permanently.

DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) Attack

• A cyber attack that floods a website or network with excessive traffic, making it unavailable.

• A method to enhance website performance by distributing traffic.

• A security protocol to protect against unauthorized access.

• A type of malware that infects computers to steal data.

Public Key Encryption

• A symmetric encryption technique using the same key for encryption and decryption.

• An asymmetric encryption technique using different keys for encryption and decryption.

• A method of encrypting data using a single key for both encryption and decryption.

• A technique that uses multiple keys for a single encryption process.

Creative Commons

• A type of copyright that restricts sharing and remixing.

• An alternative to copyright that allows people to declare how they want their artistic creations to be shared or remixed.

• A legal term for public domain works.

• A licensing agreement for commercial use of art.

Virus

• A type of computer malware that can make copies of itself.

• A software that protects against malware attacks.

• A program that speeds up computer performance.

• A tool used for data recovery.

Firewall

• A type of malware that infects computers.

• A security system that monitors and controls network traffic, acting as a barrier between trusted and untrusted networks.

• A software that speeds up internet connection.

• A device used to store data securely.

PII (Personally Identifiable Information)

• Information that can be used to uniquely identify an individual.

• Data that is publicly available and cannot identify an individual.

• Information that is encrypted and cannot be accessed by anyone.

• General data that does not relate to a specific person.