Cybersecurity - Unit 2

Malware Self-replicating programs requires a host

Embarrassment due to data breach damage to trust

Remote Storage access from WIFI Device

Plans to protect critical infrastructure physical & cyber threats

Network based storage ability to connect multiple servers

Used to verify the integrity of the files

Original Message

Uses multiple hard drives in an array, Provides improved performance and fault tolerance

Breaks down business into manageable task areas for security

Cyber dependent crimes can only be committed w a computer

Protection of info from unauthorized views

Determining factor in classification of computers

Coded Message

Aims to ensuring that information is protected from unauthorized or unintentional alteration

Proves that nobody but one sender could have sent message

Invades users privacy gathers personal info

A form of Tresspass Unauthorized use of computer

Algorithm for transformaing plaintext to ciphertext

Locations & methods that are considered a security risk

Acts Like a fingerprint, confirms no data tampering

Malware: apears safe but is harmful to data & device

Widely-accepted security measure guarantees in secure system

Info used in cipher known only to sender & receiver

Network of physical objects extends beyond the traditional network

Disclosure of trade secrets, theft of patented information

The assurance that system and data are accessible by authorized user when and where it’s needed

To make something less severe Reduce the likelihood

Storage connected to a computer (Flash Drive)

Flooding of internet servers with many requests

Protection of information & data from risk threats

Zombies: Cluster of computers infected by malware

Malware: Self-replicating programs can spread autonomously

Physical damage, theft, tampering, sabotage 

Storage device connected to a network Centralized location

Assets Critical to the functioning society and economy

Unsolicited or ‘junk’ email

2-way function the intent of being decrypted later

Letters of plaintext are replaced by other letters

Data corruption, theft of data, ransomware

General label for malicious software that spreads between computers

4 Steps to Risk Analysis

Injury/death to customers employees ability to perform jobs

Attempt to steal, damage, or destroy data

Data at Rest Storage device retains data

Process involves protecting info systems & managing risk