Technology From Instagram

FTC

Federal agency that protects consumers by promoting competition and preventing anticompetitive and unfair business practices

Affiliate marketing

A marketing arrangement in which a company pays other people, companies, or web sites a commission for traffic or sales

Social media

Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or converse with others

Adware

Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups on a website that are used as a marketing tool

Podcast

A digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or portable media player and typically available as a series

RSS feed

Web feature with links or short headlines posted from various sites that users can access via subscription or e-mail e-blast An electronic newsletter often sent to subscribers on an e-mail list

Spyware

Infiltration software that secretly monitors online habits, usually to obtain sensitive information from the user's computer

Trojan Horse

A malicious computer program hidden inside legitimate software or downloads

Virus

A piece of computer code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data

Hacker

A computer programmer who writes or uploads malicious software with the intention to harm computers or commit a crime

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Government agency that regulates communications by television, radio, satellite, and cable for all 50 states and U.S. territories

Encryption

The practice of encoding and decoding data, used online to protect users' information

Firewall

A network security device that monitors and blocks incoming and outgoing network traffic depending on security settings

Motherboard

The primary circuit board in a computer that contains the CPU, RAM, and other important hardware

Parental controls

Software tools that allow parents to set controls on their children's internet use and filter content they don't believe is suitable

Telecommunications Act

Federal law which allows anyone to enter any communications business and allows for competition between communications businesses

Video streaming

Content sent in compressed form over the Internet and displayed by the user in real-time

Public Service Announcement

A free advertisement used to get the public's attention about an important topic

Product placement

Advertising strategy in which a company's product is used on TV or in film in order to expose more potential consumers to it

Infomercial

A television program that is an extended advertisement and often includes testimonials, discussion, and a demonstration

Broadcasting company

An organization responsible for presenting news, media, or other topics to the public through radio, television, or an online format device

Web browser

A software program that enables users to access the internet from a computer, cell phone, or other Mobile hotspot A wireless access point that allows users to connect to the Internet from cell phones, tablets, or other devices

Net neutrality

Concept that all web traffic must be treated equally by Internet Service Providers

Viral marketing

Form of marketing that encourages consumers to share advertising messages on the Internet Opt-out Declining unwanted e-mail, phone calls, or other communication from a business

Opt-in

To agree to receive messages, emails, or other communication from a company

Affiliate marketing

Partnership between a person and a business in which the individual agrees to promote a company's products and earns money if others purchase from the business

Social media

Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking

RSS feed

Web feature with links or short headlines posted from various sites that users can access via subscription or e-mail

Bootleg

Unauthorized sale, duplication, or distribution of any product, including computer software

Cyber-bullying

The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature

Flaming

A searing e-mail, forum, social media, or newsgroup message in which the writer attacks another participant in overly harsh, and often personal, terms

Plagiarism

Using or taking credit for someone else's work without attribution

Piracy

The unauthorized use of someone else's work; illegally downloading or copying music or software

Computer forensics

A field that uses knowledge of technology and computer science for investigation

Digital footprint

Your personal trail of online activity, including likes, posts, and information gathered about you through websites or apps

Data breach

A digital security incident when someone gains unauthorized access to personal information

Keylogger

A form of software that tracks your typing, typically without you knowing and for malicious purposes

Malware

Short for malicious software; a file or program that is harmful to a computer

Social engineering

The use of deception to get people to disclose important information, often for fraudulent purposes

Privacy policy

A document that outlines how owners of a website use information they gather about users, customers or employees

Spam

Unwanted commercial email

Virus

A malicious program or file designed to duplicate and spread

Attachment

A file sent in an email message that opens in another program

Backup

A copy of important information stored in an alternate location so that it can be recovered

Disk drive

The device on a computer that allows it to read disks

File extension

The format of the file as identified by the period and letters following a file name (ex ‚pdf, doc)

RAM

Short term memory that your computer uses to actively run programs

Hardware

The machinery, wiring, and physical components of a computer or electronic system

Software

The non-physical elements of a computer that tell the hardware how to act

AUP

An agreement that outlines the rights, responsibilities, and guidelines of internet usage for a group

DSL

A type of internet technology that transmits data through telephone lines

FCC

an agency in charge of regulating digital communications and technological innovations such as internet, phone, television, and radio

HDMI

a cable and connector that transmits high quality audio and video between devices

LED

Light-emitting diode; a light source that illuminates when an electric current passes through it

RFID

a way to encode data into a small space and read it wirelessly through radio waves

LAN

a group of interconnected devices used within a relatively small space, typically all using the same internet source and devices

Cultural shorthand

this concept or behavior spreads from person to person, often by social media

Avatar

A character that represents an online user

Streaming

Content sent in compressed form over the Internet and displayed by the user in real time

Cookie

A small file of information from a web browser that is stored on a computer to make webpages load faster or save personal information

Mobile payment

Payment form that allows consumers to use websites, apps, or text messages to make payments from their mobile device

Adware

Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups on a website that are used as a marketing tool

e-blast

An electronic newsletter often sent to subscribers on an e-mail list

Cloud computing

Computing that relies on sharing computing resources rather than local servers or devices

Digitize

To translate into a digital form

Application

A computer program designed to be used by an end-user

Hardware

The physical components of a computer or device

Temporary Internet Files

The file where cached pages and other multimedia content are stored after visiting a Web site

Operating system

The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals

Audio

The ability to record, store, generate, manipulate, and reproduce sound

Graphics

Any computer device or program that enables a computer to display and manipulate pictures

Multimedia

The use of computers to present text, graphics, audio, video and animation in an integrated way

Animation

Simulating movement through a series of pictures or frames

Authentication

The process of proving an individual is a claimed identity

Authorization

The security mechanism determining and enforcing what authenticated users are authorized to do within a computer system

Backup

Creating a duplicate copy of data onto a separate physical storage device or online/cloud storage solution

Blacklist

A security mechanism that allows through elements (usernames. passwords) unless specifically listed (often types of software such as malware)

Cryptography

The application of mathematical processes on data-at-rest and data-in-transit to provide the security benefits of confidentiality, authentication, integrity and non-repudiation

Cybersecurity

The efforts to design, implement, and maintain security for an organizations network, which is connected to the Internet

Cyber espionage

The unethical act of violating the privacy and security of an organization in order to leak data or disclose internal, private, or confidential information

Cellular data

Also called mobile data, the default that provides access to the Internet when not within a Wi-Fi hotspot

Airplane mode

A setting found on most portable electronics that disables wireless transmitters like the cellular radio and Wi-Fi on the device

Tethering

Enables a device to connect to the internet using a cell phone

SMS

The standard text messaging service found on most mobile phones

SIM card

Subscriber Identity Module, a smart card that gives a mobile phone its phone number and customer identity

Roaming

Using the services of another cellular carrier when traveling in a foreign country or in an area where the primary carrier has no service

E-Wallet

A smartphone app that replaces the need to carry physical credit cards. debit cards and gift cards, as well as boarding passes and other forms of identification

Identity theft

A crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another persons personal data in a way that involves fraud or deception. typically for economic gain

Pharming

Hackers redirect internet traffic from one website to a different. identical-looking site in order to trick users into entering their username and password into the fake site

Phishing

Pretending to be a legitimate business, thieves use email to trick users into giving them confidential private information

Pretexting

Thieves collect personal information under false pretenses such as pretending to be from a charity or other legitimate organization

Spoofing

Any technology that gathers information about a person or organization without their knowledge

Spyware

Using the services of another cellular carrier when traveling in a foreign country or in an area where the primary carrier has no service

Crimeware

A class of malware designed specifically to automate cybercrime

Background check

A review process by a company of a job applicant to determine if they are qualified. legitimate, and truthful, and whether anything in the person's past could harm the company

Branding statement

A short summary on a resume that efficiently and effectively describes a job seeker to prospective employers

Work-life balance

The amount of time you spend doing your job compared to the time you spend with family and doing things you enjoy

Work from home

Work done remotely rather than in an office

Onboarding

The process of introducing newly hired employees to the expectations, behaviors and culture of the company or organization

Firewall

Part of a computer system designed to block unauthorized access