Personal Security 2

A small collection of connected computers and devices

An optional feature of a browser that extends standard browser features. Also called an add-on

The rules of communication that web sites use to exchange data

A file that contains an official record of activities that occur on a computer

A weakness in a system that allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access

Software that can stop malware from entering a network, computer, or device

Software that runs on your computer, looking for many different types of malwares from many different sources

Increasing system security and reducing system vulnerabilities

A computer that delivers files forming web pages across a network to requesting clients

A computer shared by multiple users across a network. It usually contains resources such as files, applications

A small data file that is validated by an “authority”. It allows an organization to have a secure website

A way for a computer to identify specific programs and manage their activity

A network device that controls and filters data between networks. It is a specific type of "gateway" between devices

The arrangement of the various elements (computers, routers, switches, etc) of a network

Small text-based bits of information about your browser that a web server saves

A new dialog box that appears on your screen, sometimes without your request

Software that can automatically download files or link to websites. It is often unasked-for and can contain malware

An agreed-upon method for communication