Finding weaknesses and improving system security - Crossword
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Clues
- Authorised attempt to break into a system to find security weaknesses without causing damage. (14)
- Paid or invited expert who tests the security of a system with permission. (8)
- Outsider who discovers a security flaw but does not use it for personal gain. (7)
- Purposeful assessment of every aspect of a system's security, with findings reported afterwards. (10)
- Security gaps in a system that leave it open to attack. (15)
- To take advantage of a weakness in a system to gain access. (7)
- Data sent without being converted into a coded form. (11)
- Network security devices that can be poorly configured and allow unauthorised access. (9)
- Records that show which user has used a computer system and when. (10)
- Software that detects and removes malicious programs from a device. (9)
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