Internet Security Terms & Definitions
Presented by Warren Franklin of Complete Internet Protection
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HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol. This is the set of rules or protocols for exchanging
files (test, graphic, images, sound, video, and other multimedia files) on the World
Wide Web.
Hacker - A person who breaks into systems for which he or she has no authorization,
or who is dedicated to finding security holes in software and hardware. Hackers
penetrate information systems to browse, steal, or modify data; deny access or service
to others; or cause damage or harm in some other way. In may ways, hackers are the
most brilliant and talented computer experts.
Hacker Toolbox - A collection of hacker tools, usually software, used by hackers
to break into computer systems.
Hard Drive - The computer’s main data storage device. Stores and provides access
to large amounts of information. The operating system and other application programs
are stored on the hard drive as well as all documents, pictures, music, etc.
Heuristic Analysis - Heuristic analysis is a method whereby the scanning software
traces through programs and executables looking for suspicious virus-like behavior.
This type of analysis looks for “unknown” viruses and threats. If a suspicious
program appears to perform virus-like actions, a warning is usually displayed in
security programs like anti-virus systems.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - (HIPAA) Under HIPAA, all organizations
that record, maintain, or transmit personal health information are required to ensure
that all patient information is kept confidential, secure, and readily available.
HIPAA requires that patient medical records and other protected health information
be kept private and confidential. It applies to all types of healthcare related
organizations such as doctors, clinics, dentists, psychologists, chiropractors, nursing
homes, pharmacies, and more. Also includes health insurance companies and businesses
that support healthcare organizations - such as online backup providers, billing
agencies and organizations that support Internet based health services.
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Internet Security Terms & Definitions
Hit - A hit is a single file request in the access log of a web server. Web servers
are “hit” with a request when a web surfer tries to view a web page. Every computer
connected to the Internet is constantly “hit” with requests to talk to it or send
data to it. Some desktop firewalls can track the “hits” against the computer by
stopping every attempted communication and recording the IP address of the requesting
computer.
Hoax Virus - A hoax virus is a false warning about a computer virus that is willingly
spread by computer users. Typically, the warning arrives in an e-mail note or is
distributed to others to “help” them out. Even though there is no real “payload”
in the hoax virus, it is still damaging because of the wasted time and effort taken
to warn others and try to defend against it.
Honeypot - A decoy server set up either inside or outside a firewall to lure and
trick an intruder. It is designed to make hackers or crackers think they are on
a live, working computer system. It is used to catch and stop an intruder or detect
and track intruder techniques and test system vulnerability.
Host - A computer that is infected with a virus or worm. The virus replicates itself
from its “host” computer. Hackers may also call a victim’s computer they control
or “own,” a host.
Hub - A hardware device that reamplifies a data signal and directs it to other devices
on a network. Often used to connect computers together on a network. Many hubs
are Ethernet based hubs. See Ethernet.
