Cybersecurity Analyst Word Search
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Words to find: FIREWALL, PHISHING, MALWARE, ENCRYPT, PATCHING, VULNERABLE, LOGGING, INTRUSION, MITIGATE, AUTHENTICATE, THREAT, ANALYST.
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Cybersecurity Analyst word list, defined
- FIREWALL /ˈfaɪərwɔːl/ · noun (also verb)
- A firewall is a barrier constructed to prevent the spread of fire within a building or vehicle; in computing, it is a system of hardware or software that blocks unauthorized access to or from a private network while permitting legitimate traffic. Related: barrier, bulwark, shield, safeguard.
- PHISHING /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ · noun
- The act of attempting to obtain sensitive information such as passwords and credit card details by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Related: scam, fraud, deception, trickery.
- MALWARE /mælˈweɪr/ · noun
- Malware is software that is intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. It can be used to steal sensitive information, disrupt normal computer operation, or gain unauthorized access to a system. Related: virus, trojan, spyware, adware.
- ENCRYPT /ɪnˈkrɪpt/ · verb
- To convert information or data into a coded form, especially in order to prevent unauthorized access; to encode a message so that it can be read only by someone holding the appropriate key. Related: encode, cipher, encipher, code.
- PATCHING /ˈtʃætɪŋ/ · verb
- The act of repairing or covering a hole or gap, typically by sewing or gluing. Related: repairing, mending, sewing, gluing.
- VULNERABLE /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/ · adjective
- Exposed to the risk of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. Lacking sufficient protection or defense. Related: exposed, susceptible, defenseless, weak.
- LOGGING /ˈloʊɡɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- The act of making a written record of something, especially of events, transactions, or progress. The process of cutting down trees and removing their branches, trunks, and other parts. Related: recording, journaling, reporting, tracking.
- INTRUSION /ɪnˈtrʌʒən/ · noun
- The act of entering or coming into a place or situation in an unwelcome or uninvited way. An instance of entering or coming into a place or situation in an unwelcome or uninvited way. Related: interference, interloper, trespass, invasion.
- MITIGATE /mɪˈtɪɡeɪt/ · verb
- To make (a problem, difficulty, or unpleasant situation) less severe or serious. To reduce the severity or effect of something. Related: alleviate, ease, lessen, minimize.
- AUTHENTICATE /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/ · verb
- To prove or verify that something is genuine, authentic, or true; to establish the validity of a document, work of art, identity, or claim. Related: verify, validate, confirm, certify.
- THREAT /θrɛt/ · noun, verb
- A statement of an intention to inflict harm, loss, or pain on someone or something, or a situation that makes someone feel that they are likely to be harmed, etc. A threat can also be a warning or a statement that something unpleasant will happen if a particular action is taken or not taken. Related: menace, danger, warning, intimidation.
- ANALYST /ˈænəlɪst/ · noun
- A person who examines something in detail in order to understand or explain it, especially one who does this professionally, such as a financial, political, or systems analyst. Related: examiner, evaluator, researcher, specialist.
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