Glossary of Common Cyber Security Terms

Nowadays, Cyber-threats are growing so rapidly that keeping our digital gadgets ‘malware-free’ is a must-to-do thing. However, when it comes to cyber security, a lot of confusing terms can be found. Therefore, sharing with you a few useful cyber security terms to help you out and clear up your doubts. Let’s take a look-

Authentication

It is a process which confirms the identity of an individual. The method involves a combination of two factors such as a PIN and a username and smart gadgets such as laptop or mobile phone in order to approve authentication requests.

Backup

Backup is a method that allows making a copy of sensitive data on your device to lessen the impact of loss due to data theft or damage.

Baiting

Baiting is a kind of Trojan horse which involves hacking the computer security of a user. In such cases, the victim is asked to click on something which belongs to- a free software, a free movie, a free book, etc.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Bring Your Own Smart Device is a policy for employees for an authorized use of personalized gadgets in the workplace to improve the productivity of an organization

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is an information technology security which is mainly designed to protect a digital device, data, a network against threats and vulnerabilities.

Data Breach

Data breach is an incident for gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information of a user.

Data Server

A computer software program which provides database services such as processing, storing and securing data to other computers.

Encryption

Encryption or Data Encryption is a process of encoding a message so that only authorized parties can access it. This is done in order to prevent data-theft.

Hacker

A hacker is an individual who tries to gain unauthorized access over the Web.

Keylogger

Keylogger is a software program that is used to monitor the online activities of an internet user to record each and every keystroke made on the system.

Malvertising

Malvertising is a practice in which web advertisements are used to spread malicious malware on a device.

Malware

Malware is termed as a malicious computer virus mainly designed to damage or gain authorized access to a computer system.

Threat

Something that can cause harm to a system or an institution is known as a threat.

Phishing

Phishing is a fraudulent attempt made in order to gain sensitive credentials of a user, such as a username, bank details, password, etc. Once a user clicks on a suspicious email, the user falls for the phishing scam.

The above were some common cyber security terms to help you protect yourself from cyber security related risks. Also, always keep in mind to get the best security antivirus for all your smart devices.

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