Information Security Glossary

Restricting unauthorized individuals from using information resources and user identification.

Alien software designed to help pop-up advertisements appear on your screen.

Identifying and eliminating viruses, worms, and other malicious software.

<p>The science and technology of authentication by measuring an individual's physiologic or behavioral characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A network of compromised computers under control of a hacker (botmaster).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A third party that acts as a trusted intermediary by issuing digital certificates and verifying their worth and integrity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A backup location that provides only rudimentary services and facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Controls that manage the movement of data across networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A cyber attack that floods the target computer with data packets to overload its resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of converting a message into a form that can only be read by the intended receiver.</p> Signup and view all the answers