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security + ch 14
chapt 14 vocab from security+ guide to network security fundamentals
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Computer Networking
Undergraduate 3
06/26/2010

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Term
acceptable use policy (AUP)
Definition
A policy that defines the actions users may perform while accessing systems and networking equipment.
Term
andragogical
Definition
An instructional approach for teaching adults
Term
change management policy
Definition
A policy that defines how changes will be managed and
documented
Term
classification of information policy
Definition
A policy to produce a standardized framework for
classifying information assets
Term
computer hoax
Definition
An e-mail message containing a false warning to the recipient of a malicious
entity circulating through the internet.
Term
disposal and destruction policy
Definition
A policy that addresses the disposal of resources that are
considered confidential
Term
due care
Definition
The obligations that are imposed on owners and operators of assets to exercise
reasonable care of the assets and take necessary precautions to protect them .
Term
due diligence
Definition
An investigation that will examine all material facts.
Term
due process
Definition
The principle of treating a1l accused persons in an equal fashion, using established
rules and principles
Term
dumpster diving
Definition
Digging through trash receptacles to find computer manuals, printouts,
or password lists that have been throw n away
Term
ethics policy
Definition
A policy intended to be a central guide and reference for employees in
support of day-to-day decision making.
Term
Google phishing
Definition
Phishing that involves phishers setting up their own search engines to
direct traffic to illegitimate sites.
Term
guideline
Definition
A collection of suggestions that should be implemented
Term
password management and complexity policy
Definition
A policy that addresses how passwords
are created and managed.
Term
pedagogical
Definition
An instructional approach for teaching children.
Term
personally identifiable information (PII) policy
Definition
A policy that outlines how the organization
uses personal information it collects
Term
pharming
Definition
Phishing that automatically redirects the user to a fake site.
Term
phishing
Definition
An attack that sends an e-mail or displaying a Web announcement that falsely claims to be from a legitimate enterprise in an attempt to trick the user into surrendering
private information.
Term
policy
Definition
A document that outlines specific requirements or rules that must be met.
Term
risk management study
Definition
The systematic and structured approach to managing the potential
for loss that is related to a threat.
Term
security policy
Definition
A written document that states how an organization plans to protect the
company's information technology assets.
Term
security-related human resource policy
Definition
Policy that addresses security as it relates to
human resources.
Term
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Definition
A service contract between a vendor and a client.
Term
service Level agreement (SLA) policy
Definition
A policy that governs the conditions to be contained in the SLA
Term
shoulder surfing
Definition
Watching an individual enter a security code or password on a keypad.
Term
social engineering
Definition
An attack that relies on tricking and deception to provide secure
information.
Term
spear phishing
Definition
Phishing that targets only specific users.
Term
standard
Definition
A collection of requirements specific to the system or procedure that must be
met by everyone.
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