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Across

1. An electronic document that confirms the credibility of a sender or receiver in a network communication.

2. A type of malicious software that can replicate itself and spread to other computers.

3. An attack where an attacker physically taps into a network cable to intercept data passing through.

4. Elevated permissions and rights granted to select users within an organization, increasing the risk of insider threats.

5. The process of invalidating a digital certificate before its expiration date.

6. The act of manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information.

7. A form of social engineering where attackers create a fictitious scenario to obtain information from individuals.

8. The process of converting plaintext data into an unreadable form to protect it from unauthorized access or theft.

9. The process of dividing a computer network into smaller subnetworks for improved security and performance.

10. A social engineering tactic where attackers pretend to be someone else to deceive individuals and gain access to confidential information.

Down

11. The process of converting ciphertext into plaintext using a decryption algorithm and a key.

12. Implementing measures to safeguard a network against unauthorized access, improper use, alteration, or disruption of service.

13. A secure network connection that allows remote users to access a private network over the internet securely.

14. The process of securely exchanging keys between parties in asymmetric encryption.

15. Security risks posed by individuals within an organization, such as employees or former employees.

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