CSP Unit 8 - Cybersecurity and Global Impacts

computing innovation

Includes a program as an integral part of its function. Can be physical (e.g. self-driving car), non-physical computing software (e.g. picture editing software), or non-physical computing concepts (e.g., e-commerce).

decryption

The process that takes a secret message and reproduces the original plain text.

encryption

The process of encoding messages to keep them secret, so only "authorized" parties can read it.

keylogging

The use of a program to record every keystroke made by a computer user in order to gain fraudulent access to passwords and other confidential information.

malware

Software intended to damage a computing system or to take partial control over its operation.

multi-factor authentication

A system that requires at least two steps to unlock protected information; each step adds a new layer of security that must be broken to gain unauthorized access.

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Information about an individual that identifies, links, relates, or describes them.

phishing

A technique that attempts to trick a user into providing personal information. That personal information can then be used to access sensitive online resources, such as bank accounts and emails

public key encryption

Encryption method that pairs a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption. The sender does not need the receiver's private key to encrypt a message, but the receiver's private key is required to decrypt the message.

rogue access point

A wireless access point that gives unauthorized access to secure networks.

symmetric key encryption

Encryption method that involves one key for both encryption and decryption.

computer virus scanning software

Protects a computing system against infection.