| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| anti-malware | software which can detect and remove malware on a computer |
| auto updates | telling a computer to install the latest updates automatically so that insecure software can be fixed |
| biometrics | using fingerprints, iris scanning or other unique biological identifiers to log in a user |
| CAPTCHA | completely automated public turing test to tell the difference between people trying to log in and malicious software trying all password combinations |
| cost benefit analysis | working out if it's worth spending money to get the advantages it brings |
| firewall | a filter on network traffic which blocks or allows connections to and from computers based on a set of rules |
| password rules | requirements for passwords to make them harder for hackers to guess |
| staff training | educating users how to choose secure passwords and keep their login details safe |
| two factor authentication | making a user confirm that they are trying to log in using text, phone or app after they've put in their password |
