Cyber Security Fundamentals

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts regarding Cyber Security Fundamentals focused on human errors and social engineering.

Cyber Security

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.

Social Engineering

A manipulation technique that exploits human psychology to trick users into making security mistakes.

Human Error

Unintentional actions by users that result in security breaches.

Phishing

The fraudulent act of sending emails that appear to come from reputable sources to steal personal information.

Spear Phishing

A targeted phishing attack directed at a specific individual or organization.

Trojans

Malware that masquerades as legitimate software to trick users into downloading and installing it.

Shoulder Surfing

The act of watching someone enter sensitive information like passwords or PINs.

Tailgating

Gaining unauthorized access to a secure area by following someone who has valid access.

Dumpster Diving

Searching through refuse to find sensitive information such as documents or media.

Risk Management

The process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organization's capital and earnings.

Malware

Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer system.

Biometrics

Technological methods used to identify individuals based on their physical or behavioral characteristics.

User Activity Monitoring

Tools and processes used to track users' interactions with systems for security purposes.

Negligence

Failure to take proper care in doing something, leading to security risks.

Password Management

The process of creating, storing, and managing passwords securely.