| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| anti malware | software which detects and removes malware on a computer |
| authentication | making users log in before they can access data |
| auto updates | a setting which tells a computer to keep installing the latest security updates |
| firewall | network traffic filter which allows or blocks connections to and from remote computers |
| permissions | restricting access to certain files and folders based on user groups |
| quarantine | temporarily preventing access to certain files to prevent the spread of malware |
| virus definitions | details of how to detect viruses which need to be regularly updated to protect against recent threats |
