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Cybersecurity Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Digital Footprint | A record of your online activity. |
| Cookies | Text files with small pieces of data to identify your computer as you use a network. |
| GeoLocation | The identification of the geographic location of a user or computing device via an array of data collection processes. |
| MetaData | The data providing information about one or more aspects of the data. |
| Data | Facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis. |
| Spreadsheet | A tool that is used to store, manipulate and analyze data. |
| Browser History | The list of web pages a user has visited, as well as associated metadata such as page title and time of visit. |
| Digital Literacy | An individual's ability to find, evaluate, and communicate information by utilizing typing or digital media platforms. |
| Blog | A website designed to make it easy for users to create entries in chronological order. |
| Dossier | Security measures designed to detect and deny unauthorized access and permit authorized access to an information system or a physical facility. |
| Derogatory | Threats or negative information that could appear from a user. |
| Social Networking | The use of internet-based social media sites to stay connected with friends, family, colleagues, or customers. |
| Viral | Malicious piece of code that spreads between computers or other devices. |
| Privacy Settings | Controls available on many websites and apps to limit who can access your profile and what information visitors can see. |