Computer security

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/computer-security

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the key defense technologies?Includes encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and multi-factor authentication
2. Why do we need computer security?We need it because bad people can try to break into computers to steal money, personal data, or stop services from working. Good security keeps our information private, correct, and available when we need it.
3. How do passwords help keep my computer safe?Passwords are secret words or numbers that only you know. They let the computer check that you are allowed to use it and stop others from opening it.

Cybersecurity: The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks and unauthorized access.
Vulnerability: A weakness in a system that could be exploited by a threat to cause harm.
Phishing: A cyberattack method used to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information through deceptive communications.