Computer System Security Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• encryption: process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access
• identity theft : when someone uses your personal information to obtain gain.
• spam : e-mail name based on disgusting meat product
• firewall : hardware or software used in an attempt to block cyber attacks (word also used in fire prevention).
• replay attack:the attacker captures a legitimate data transmission and retransmits it at a later time to deceive the receiver into unauthorized operations.
• authentication: process of verifying the identity of a person, device, or entity in a computer system or network.
• access controls: implement strict access controls to ensure that only authorized users can access sensitive data and systems.
• security: protects systems and data from unauthorized access and cyber threats
• cyber bots : (two words) a program that surfs the web has artificial intelligence to hack networks
• symmetric encryption: uses the same key for both encryption and decryption.
• ransomware : a virus that encrypts your data and you have to pay to receive the encryption key.
• decode: process of converting encoded or encrypted data back into its original, readable form
• asymmetric encryption: uses a pair of keys—one for encryption (public key) and one for decryption (private key).
• integrity: ensuring that data has not been altered or tampered with.
• malware : software that is designed to interfere with a computerʼs normal functioning and that can be used to commit cyber crime.