Exam 9: Network and Internet Security

AntiDoS software is used to detect and eliminate computer viruses and other types of malware. _________________________

____ identify users by a particular unique biological characteristic.

Antivirus programs are usually set up to automatically download new ____ from their associated Web site on a regular basis.

Unauthorized use involves using a computer resource for unauthorized activities.

Biometric access systems use a(n) ____________________ in conjunction with software and a database to match the supplied biometric data with the biometric data previously stored in the database to identify and authenticate an individual.

Older 40-bit encryption (which can only use keys that are 40 bits or 5 characters long) is considered ____________________.

Fortunately, identity theft is declining and poses a much smaller danger to individuals today.

Private key encryption is also called symmetric key encryption.

A computer ____ spreads by creating copies of its code and sending those copies to other computers via a network.

A computer that is controlled by a hacker or other computer criminal is referred to as a(n) botherder or zombie computer. _________________________

A fingerprint recognition system is typically used to protect access to office computers, to automatically supply Web site passwords on home computers, and to pay for products or services.

____ refers to the act of breaking into a computer or network.

USB security keys are also called USB security tokens. _________________________

When you send someone an encrypted message using public key encryption, only a public key is necessary to decrypt it.

Possessed knowledge access systems use physical objects for identification purposes and are frequently used to access facilities and computer systems.

Online fraud, theft, scams, and other related activities are collectively referred to as ____________________.

Some Web-based encrypted e-mail systems-such as the popular free ____ service-require both the sender and recipient to have accounts through that system.

Wi-Fi security features work by default.

In businesses, access control systems are often integrated into a comprehensive ____________________ system designed to manage users' access to enterprise systems.

Numeric passwords are referred to passcodes. _________________________