Introduction to Cyber Security - Data Loss and Hackers

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to data loss and hackers from the Introduction to Cyber Security lecture.

Data Loss

Data loss or data exfiltration refers to when data is intentionally or unintentionally lost, stolen, or leaked.

BYOD

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is the trend of employees using personal devices to access organizational networks.

COPE

Corporate-Owned, Personally Enabled (COPE) is a model where businesses provide employees with mobile devices that they can use as personal devices.

White Hat Hackers

Ethical hackers who use their skills for good purposes, such as performing security assessments.

Gray Hat Hackers

Individuals who commit unethical acts without personal gain, such as disclosing vulnerabilities publicly.

Black Hat Hackers

Unethical criminals who violate computer security for personal gain or malicious purposes.

Script Kiddies

Inexperienced hackers who use existing scripts and tools rather than developing their own.

Cyber Criminals

Black hat hackers focused on making money, often operating within an underground economy.

Hacktivists

Individuals who hack for social or political causes, often without profit motives.

State-Sponsored Hackers

Government-funded attackers who create advanced cyber threats to steal information and sabotage systems.