Cyber-security & Legislation: Threats to Data

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to cyber-security threats and concepts.

Denial of Service (DoS)

A type of attack aimed at making a digital system unavailable by flooding it with traffic.

Hacking

The act of finding and exploiting weaknesses in a system to gain unauthorized access.

Malware

Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer or network.

Ethical Hacking

The practice of intentionally probing a system for vulnerabilities, often with permission, to improve security.

Black Hat Hacker

A hacker who violates computer security for personal gain or malicious intent.

White Hat Hacker

A hacker who uses their skills to improve security and help organizations protect their systems.

Grey Hat Hacker

A hacker who may violate laws or ethical standards but does not have malicious intentions.

Legislation

Laws and regulations related to the use of IT systems, aimed at protecting data and privacy.

Cyber-security

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.