[Cisspstudy] Computer Jargon in Plain English

Sun Dec 13 20:26:51 EST 2009

Good day Jonus,

Yes, I do sell the DVD within my shopping cart at www.cccure.com

The DVD contains 34 hours of recording which the the same content as a one
week class, in fact it is six hours more than some of the classes being
delivered out there.

If you are a person that learns well by watching videos it is a fantastic
tool.  For example, if I watch a movie carefully I usually remember most of
the lines even a year after.  For me it is very effective.

For sure it cost less than a full week of training and it is a good tool to
quickly review each of the domains.

Shon Harris and her partner did a good job.

Do take care

Clement

Clément Dupuis, CD
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On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 20:08, gerritsjs <gerritsjs at gmail.com> wrote:

>  Clement,
>
>
>
> Do you sell Shon Harris Dvd?  If so, do you think this would be great
> listening to prior to the test?
>
>
>
> jonus
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> *From:* cisspstudy-bounces at cccure.org [mailto:
> cisspstudy-bounces at cccure.org] *On Behalf Of *Clement Dupuis
>
> *Sent:* Sunday, December 06, 2009 7:18 AM
> *To:* The CISSP Study Mailing list
> *Subject:* Re: [Cisspstudy] Computer Jargon in Plain English
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> Phishing is a form of Social Engineering first of all.  The goal could be
> to steal money, commit fraud, or other illegal activities.
>
> Spamming is another form of Social Engineering, it is closely related to
> Phishing.
>
> FRAUD is defined as:  A deception deliberately practiced in order to secure
> unfair or unlawful gain.
>
> So both Spamming and Phishing could be use in order to commit fraud but not
> only for fraud.
>
> You have to love the security Jargon
>
> Take care
>
> Clement
>
>
> Clément Dupuis, CD
> CISSP, GCFW, GCIA, QEH, QSA, Security+, CEH, ECSA, LPT, CCSA, CCSE, MBNS,
> MBIS, MBHS,  ACE
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> In real life:
> Senior Security Specialist and Instructor
> Security University
> >>  Call me to get the best CISSP training  <<
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> In Cyberspace:
> President/Security Evangelist/Chief Learning Officer (CLO)
> The CCCure Family of Portals
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Business:  407 479 3903
> Fax:          407 264 8396
>
> Maintainer of :
> The CISSP and SSCP Open Study Guides Web Site
> http://www.cccure.org
>
> The Professional Security Testers Warehouse
> http://www.professionalsecuritytesters.org
>
> Knowledge sharing and giving back to the community
>
>  On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 22:06, gerritsjs <gerritsjs at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Prakash,
>
>
>
> To call phishing a fraud is not quite true.  You have forgotten spamming.
>
>
>
> Jonus
>
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> *From:* cisspstudy-bounces at cccure.org [mailto:
> cisspstudy-bounces at cccure.org] *On Behalf Of *Prakash
> *Sent:* Saturday, December 05, 2009 11:55 AM
> *To:* cisspstudy at cccure.org
> *Subject:* [Cisspstudy] Computer Jargon in Plain English
>
>
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> I am sharing Computer Jargon in Plain English, You can use it as ready
> reference for CISA, CISM & CISSP exams.
>
>
> BROADBAND:  Broad bandwidth networking. High-speed Internet connections,
> like DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), Cable Internet, and 3G (Third
> Generation) cellular services.
>
> DSL: Digital Subscriber Line. One of the most common ways to bring Internet
> to homes and small businesses over a telephone line at up to
> 12 Megabits/second.
>
> CABLE OR CABLE INTERNET: The other most common way to bring Internet to
> homes over cable TV lines at speeds ranging from 1.5 to 50
> Megabits/second.
>
> FiOS: Fiber-Optic Service. An emerging technology that provides Internet to
> homes and offices over fiber-optic cables at speeds from 15 to 50
> Megabits/second.
>
> WI-FI: Wireless Fidelity. The most common kind of short-range wireless
> networking--about 300 feet--at speeds of up to 108 Megabits/second.
>
> EDGE or EVDO: An older kind of wide-area wireless networking-like a whole
> city--based on first and second generation cellphone technology
> with speeds ranging from 300 to 400 kilobits/second.
>
> 3G: Third Generation cellular service. Enhanced wide-area wireless
> networking at speeds of up to 14 Megabits/second.
>
> 4G: Fourth Generation cellular service or WIMAX. An emerging wide-area
> networking technology that promises a range of 10 miles and speeds of
> up to 100 Megabits/second.
>
> ETHERNET: A way of connecting computers to networks using a cable at speeds
> ranging from 10 to 10,000 Megabits/second.
>
> FIREWALL: Software or hardware that prevents outsiders from accessing a
> computer or network.
>
> ROUTER: A device that finds the best route for sending information between
> networks.
>
> IP ADDRESS: Internet Protocol Address. Every computer on the Internet is
> identified by a unique set of numbers known as an Internet Protocol
> address--usually four numbers separated by dots, for example:
> 74.125.53.100. These numerical addresses are normally invisible to users and
> are translated into familiar Web addresses, like http://www.google.com.
>
> VIRUS:  A self-replicating program designed to cause damage or mischief
> that inserts itself into a software program on your computer.  Viruses spread
> from computer to computer, most often through infected emails or websites.
>
> WORM:  Similar to a virus, but worms are self-contained, spread via
> networks, and do not need to become part of another program in order to spread.
> Worms infect your operating system and act like a program.
>
> TROJAN HORSE: A malicious program that may appear harmless-or even
> useful-but can also conceal and download other malware that compromises
> the security and functioning of your computer.
>
> RANSOMWARE: A cyber-extortion scheme in which thieves use malware--like
> phony security programs--to take control of your computer and demand
> that you pay a ransom to regain control.
>
> SPYWARE and ADWARE: Spyware is a malicious program that installs itself on
> your computer surreptitiously and monitors and reports your activities and
> personal information to third parties. Adware is a kind of spyware that
> generates annoying popup ads.
>
> KEYLOGGERS: Spyware that monitors your keystrokes surreptitiously and sends
> the information to a "Bad Guy."
>
> HACKERS AND CRACKERS: Individuals who break into systems with malicious
> intent, destroy data, steal copyrighted software or confidential
> information, and perform other destructive or illegal acts with computers
> and networks.
>
> VULNERABILITIES AND EXPLOITS: Your computer is vulnerable when a hardware
> or software flaw makes it possible to compromise its security
> and smooth operation. An exploit is a software application or program that
> takes advantage of a vulnerability to attack your system.
>
> SNIFFING: Listening in on a network in order to capture and steal sensitive
> information.
>
> SPOOFING:  An attack in which a person or program you shouldn't trust
> masquerades as a person or program you do trust. For example, an
> attacker forges an email address in order to make you believe it's from
> someone you know and trust.
>
> PHISHING: A widespread form of Internet fraud that aims to steal valuable
> information such as credit card and social security numbers and usernames
> and passwords, by sending you misleading emails designed to lure you into
> visiting phony or rigged websites.
>
> IDENTITY THEFT:  Cybercriminals steal identities by overhearing
> conversations on cellphones, intercepting faxes and emails, hacking into computers,
> employing telephone and email scams, and phishing the users of online
> services.
>
> SOCIAL ENGINEERING: Deceptions by criminals posing as someone you trust in
> order to get you to divulge sensitive information.
>
> SOURCE - SANS
>
> - Prakash
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/prakashp
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