ITS Device Configuration Management - Domain 4
1. Adware Software that displays or downloads advertising material like pop-up ads.
2. Antimalware A type of security software used to detect, remove, and prevent malware attacks on
Software a computer. Antimalware is used to detect advanced forms of malware.
3. Antivirus Soft- A type of security software used to detect and remove traditional computer viruses.
ware
4. Authentication is the process a server uses to verify one's identity when signing in.
5. Biometrics Any physical or behavioral characteristics used to identify a person: examples of
biometrics include fingerprints, retinal scans, voice readers, and facial recognition.
6. BYOD Bring your own device (BYOD) is a company practice that allows employees to bring
and use their personal computers, phones, and other devices at work.
7. Computer Virus A program or malicious code that runs on a computer without the user's knowl-
edge. A computer virus copies itself to other devices with the purpose of damaging
the device and/or stealing data.
8. Control Panel A part of the Microsoft graphical user interface used to view and manage basic
computer settings.
9. Firewall A network security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
10. Keyloggers A type of spyware where a hacker captures keyboard keystrokes, including the
keystrokes used to sign in to accounts.
11. Malware Malicious software, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware.
12. Microsoft Azure A Microsoft cloud computing platform used to build, deploy, and manage appli-
cations.
13. Microsoft Intune A cloud-based desktop management tool that allows organizations to provide
employees with access to corporate resources.
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1. Adware Software that displays or downloads advertising material like pop-up ads.
2. Antimalware A type of security software used to detect, remove, and prevent malware attacks on
Software a computer. Antimalware is used to detect advanced forms of malware.
3. Antivirus Soft- A type of security software used to detect and remove traditional computer viruses.
ware
4. Authentication is the process a server uses to verify one's identity when signing in.
5. Biometrics Any physical or behavioral characteristics used to identify a person: examples of
biometrics include fingerprints, retinal scans, voice readers, and facial recognition.
6. BYOD Bring your own device (BYOD) is a company practice that allows employees to bring
and use their personal computers, phones, and other devices at work.
7. Computer Virus A program or malicious code that runs on a computer without the user's knowl-
edge. A computer virus copies itself to other devices with the purpose of damaging
the device and/or stealing data.
8. Control Panel A part of the Microsoft graphical user interface used to view and manage basic
computer settings.
9. Firewall A network security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
10. Keyloggers A type of spyware where a hacker captures keyboard keystrokes, including the
keystrokes used to sign in to accounts.
11. Malware Malicious software, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware.
12. Microsoft Azure A Microsoft cloud computing platform used to build, deploy, and manage appli-
cations.
13. Microsoft Intune A cloud-based desktop management tool that allows organizations to provide
employees with access to corporate resources.
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