CSCI 224 Week 2 quiz

Vulnerability

Weakness in a system or entity that can be exploited.

Asset

Something of value.

Security

Protection of an asset

Script

A set of instructions executed by a program or interpreter.

4 Categories of harm

1. Interception.

2. Interruption.

3. Modification.

4. Fabrication.

Threat

Circumstance that might cause harm.

C.I.A

Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

Attack Vector

Specific method or path that is vulnerable.

Moore’s law

The number of Transistors in an integrated circuit double about every two years.

Transalantic Cable

International communication cables on the bottom of the ocean.

Cache

Very fast memory usually in CPU

Application

Software that performs automated functions for an user.

Virtualization

Allows a computer to emulate different operating systems.

Operating system

Program that manages all the basic functions and programs on a computer.

Browser

A client software program that can retrieve and display information from servers on the world wide web.

Server

A computer that delivers items like web pages, documents, or videos over a network, typically having no keyboard or screen.

PC (Personal Computer Desktop PC)

Typically used by a few people in a home or office, includes a keyboard and screen and runs various applications,

Laptop (Portable PC)

Smaller/lighter than a desktop PC using less electrical power, and operable from battery power

Tablet

Portable computer typically the size of a book with the size being mostly the screen which is used for both input and output.

HTTPS

When used in the first part of an URL, this term specifies the use of hypertext transfer protocol

Protocol

Common language used in communication of computer systems

Context switching

When CPU swaps programs in and out of hard drive.

RAM

Stores Running programs.

Hard Drive

Holds resident Programs.

Port

Allow connection w/ outside networks.

Control Measure

How to control and to mitigate an attack.

Hardware Vs. Software

The physical parts of a computer Vs. The programs

Interception

Data or processing in motion is redirected or skimmed

Interruption

Data or processing is stopped

Modification

Data is modified at rest of motion

Fabrication

Data is adding complete false information

CPU

Central Processing Unit

Guest Machine

A VM running on a host machine

Host Machine

The machine uses the by a hypervisor to create a guest machine