Computer Crime and Information Systems Security

Individuals who access computer systems illegally with malicious intent, often for personal gain.

Individuals who access computer systems without authorization but are motivated by curiosity and a desire to learn, not to cause harm.

Individuals who break into computer systems to promote political or ideological goals, often through website defacement or disruption.

The act of using computers to steal confidential information, trade secrets, or other sensitive data from businesses or organizations.

Software designed to automatically scan systems for vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers.

Software used to analyze network traffic, potentially capturing unencrypted passwords or other sensitive data.

Software that logs every keystroke made on a computer, potentially capturing sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers.

A method of trying every possible combination of characters until the correct password is found.

The concept of ensuring that legitimate users can access and use information systems without hindrance.

The concept of protecting information systems from unauthorized modifications that could compromise data integrity or accuracy.

The concept of preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information by restricting access to authorized users.

The concept of tracking and recording actions performed on information systems to ensure accountability for user actions.

The process of identifying and analyzing potential risks to information systems, including threats and vulnerabilities, to determine their impact and likelihood.

Unfavorable events that could potentially cause harm to information systems, such as natural disasters, system failures, or malicious attacks.

Weaknesses in information systems or security policies that can be exploited by attackers to cause damage or compromise system integrity.

A strategy for managing risks that involves taking steps to reduce the likelihood or impact of potential threats.

A strategy for managing risks that involves accepting the possibility of a threat occurring and the potential impact it may have.

A strategy for managing risks that involves transferring the risk to a third party, such as an insurance company.

A strategy for managing risks that involves avoiding activities or actions that could expose the organization to potential threats.

Measures implemented to protect information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction.

A strategy for managing risks that involves investing in controls to mitigate the likelihood or impact of potential threats.

Any program designed to spread from one computer to another, potentially causing damage or disrupting system functionality.

The costs associated with recovering from a disaster, including lost time, money, and goodwill.

The process of restoring information systems to their operational state after a disaster event, including data recovery and system restoration.

The act of breaking into a computer system to gain unauthorized access to data or information.

An attempt to deceive or manipulate a user into providing private information, often through malicious websites, emails, or other deceptive tactics.

The unauthorized use of computer resources, such as computing power or bandwidth, for personal gain or malicious purposes.

The use of computers to commit crimes, including fraud, identity theft, or cyberbullying

The theft of personal or financial data, often through phishing, malware, or data breaches.

The unauthorized modification of websites or online accounts for malicious purposes.