Cybersecurity

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• An exploit-friendly flaw in a software program (3)
• An algorithm used for performing encryption or decryption (6)
• A quick software update issued to plug a security hole (5)
• Your username and password combination used to verify identity (11)
• A systematic evaluation of an organization's security posture (5)
• An intermediary server that hides your real network identity (5)

Down

• A digital string used to lock or unlock encrypted data (3)
• An automated program that can be hijacked for a DDoS attack (3)
• Authorized simulated attacks to find security weaknesses (10)
• A virtual data gate that a firewall might block or open (4)
• A hidden entry point that bypasses normal authentication (8)
• To turn unreadable ciphertext back into plain text (7)
• An isolated environment for safely running untrusted applications (7)

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