Chapter 8 Blog

For your blog post, read the chapter and then define and explain the
following terms: (Due by 12 p.m. on 6/3/2013).

 

Controls (and the different types discussed in the chapter - general and application controls)

Types of malicious software (malware, virus, worms, trojan horses, spyware, and keylogger) - define all

Hackers

Spoofing

Sniffer

Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack

Distributed denial of service attack (DDoS)

Botnet

Identity theft

Phishing

Pharming

Click fraud

Social engineering

Bugs

Computer forensics

Risk assessment

Acceptable use policy (AUP)

Disaster recovery planning

Business continuity planning

Smart card

Biometric authentication

Firewall

Secure socket layer (SSL)

Public key encryption (PKE)

Online transaction processing (OLTP)

Digital certificate

Fault-tolerant computer systems

 

These terms need to be defined and explained in your own words (using the textbook as your reference and guide). Be sure to include the textbook APA
citation at the end of your blog post.

 

Next, identify and explain a concept from the Chapter 8 reading that you found interesting and discuss what it is, why you found it interesting, and any questions or comments you have about the concept. (This can be from any of your reading of the chapter - not limited to just the terms you defined above).

 

Remember, in order to post your response, just choose the "comment" option and comment on the post I made (rather than creating a new post). By doing this, I am able to see the date and time you posted your comment.