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Terms from Unit 8 of AP CSP. Keep in mind that these vocabs are based on the course vocabulary list from Code.org.
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).
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
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
Rouge Access Point
a wireless access point that gives unauthorized access to secure networks
Encryption
a process of encoding messages to keep them secret, so only "authorized" parties can read it
Decryption
a process that reverses encryption, taking a secret message and reproducing the original plain text
Symmetric Key Encryption
involves one key for both encryption and decryption
Public Key Encryption
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
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
Computer Virus Scanning Software
protects a computing system against infection
