AP®︎ Cybersecurity: Topic 1.3 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 1.3 of AP Cybersecurity – Best Practices for Public Networks to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.

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Wireless Access Point (WAP or AP)

Definition

A device that provides network access to wireless devices by radio

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Wireless Access Point (WAP or AP)
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A device that provides network access to wireless devices by radio

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Service Set Identifier (SSID)
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The displayed name of a wireless network; it identifies the network by name but does not prove who operates it

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Low-Skilled Adversary
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An adversary who relies on tools made by others, typically to automate attacks against known vulnerabilities

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High-Skilled Adversary
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An adversary capable of creating or substantially modifying malicious tools, adapting to defenses, or discovering undocumented vulnerabilities

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Zero Day
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A vulnerability previously undocumented or unknown to those responsible for defending or correcting the affected system

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Adversary Motivations
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Reasons for attacking, including greed, recognition, dedication to a cause, revenge, politics, or beliefs; motivation is separate from skill level

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Evil Twin Attack
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An attack in which an adversary-controlled access point uses an identical or similar SSID so users connect and their traffic can be captured; HTTPS-protected contents cannot be read merely from that capture

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Jamming Attack
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Flooding an area with a strong electromagnetic signal in a wireless network's frequency range to disrupt legitimate communication

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Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attack
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An attack that prevents legitimate users from accessing a system, service, or resource

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War Driving Attack
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Moving through an area, by driving or walking, to detect wireless beacons and gather network or signal-reach information

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Wireless Network Name Verification
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Obtain the intended SSID from a trustworthy source and confirm that the displayed network name matches it exactly before connecting

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Virtual Private Network (VPN)
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A service that encrypts all user traffic to the VPN operator's system, hiding it from the local provider while transferring visibility and trust to the VPN provider

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