Data and Privacy: Security (Part 2)

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to data privacy and security, specifically focusing on encryption, password practices, and secure connections.

Encryption

The process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

Caesar Cipher

A simple encryption technique where each letter in the plaintext is shifted a certain number of places down or up the alphabet.

Symmetric Key Encryption

A type of encryption where the same key is used for both encrypting and decrypting information.

Asymmetric Key Encryption

A type of encryption that uses two different keys: one for encryption and another for decryption.

Data at Rest

Data that is stored on a server or storage device, which is not actively being accessed or transferred.

Data in Transit

Data that is actively moving from one location to another, such as over the internet.

HTTPS

HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure; an extension of HTTP that uses encryption for secure communication over a computer network.

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

A secured private network that extends across a public network, allowing users to securely send and receive data.

Brute Force Attack

A method of trying all possible combinations until the correct one is found.

Multifactor Authentication

A security system that requires more than one form of verification to gain access to an account or system.

Password Manager

A software application designed to store and manage passwords in an encrypted format.

Dictionary Attack

A method used to break passwords by systematically entering every word in a pre-defined list.

Strong Password

A password that is complex enough to resist guessing or brute force attacks, typically involving a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.