Network Security

• active attack


  A network attack where the hacker attempts to change data or introduce malware,
• backdoor


  A Vulnerability in a Computer or network's security that a hacker could exploit.
• brute force attack.


  A network attack which uses software to Crack security passwords through trial and error.
• denial-of-service attack.


  A network attack which stops users from accessing a part of a network or website.
• insider attacks


  A network attack where someone within an organisation exploits their network access to steal information.
• Lawful interception

  Checking data on a network for Cyber security purposes.
• malware


  Malicious software created to damage or gain illegal access to computer systems.
• network forensics


  Investigations that organisations undertake to find the cause of attacks on their network.
• network policy.


  A set of rules and procedures an organisation will follow to ensure their network is protected against attacks.
• network security


  Protection against network attacks.
• passive attack


  Where a hacker monitors data travelling on a network,
• pentesting (penetration testing)


  The process of simulating attacks on a network to identify weaknesses.
• phishing


  When criminals send emails or texts to someone claiming to be a Well-known business.
• ransomware


  A type of malware that uses encryption to lock a user out of their files.
• scareware

  A type of malware that creates false messages to trick the user into following malicious links.
• social engineering


  A Way of gaining illegal access to data or networks by influencing people.
• spoof website

  A fake website that tricks users into thinking it's another well known Website.
• spyware


  A type of malware which secretly monitors and records user actions.
• SQL injection.


  A piece of SQL code which can be typed into an input box to try and attack the SQL database,
• trojans


  A type of malware which is disguised as legitimate software,
• virus


  A type of malware which spreads by attaching itself to files.
• worm


  A type of malware which replicates itself.