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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2004

This week we help you freshen up on common infosec terminology. Peruse our resources on the top 10 search terms and test your vocabulary with our quizzes.	>>	Stumped by a word? Look it up in our glossary.
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NEWS:
>>	10. Digital signature (SearchSecurity.com) 20 Jun 2003
>>	9. Biometrics (SearchSecurity.com) 20 Jun 2003
>>	8. PKI (SearchSecurity.com) 20 Jun 2003
>>	7. Backup (SearchSecurity.com) 20 Jun 2003
>>	6. Password (SearchSecurity.com) 20 Jun 2003
>>	5. Identity theft (SearchSecurity.com) 20 Jun 2003
>>	4. Encryption (SearchSecurity.com) 20 Jun 2003
>>	3. IPSec (SearchSecurity.com) 20 Jun 2003
>>	2. SSL (SearchSecurity.com) 20 Jun 2003


ADVICE:
>>	Quiz: Authentication methods TIP :Test your knowledge of authentication with our quiz.
>>	Quiz: Common Vulnerabilities TIP :Test your knowledge of common security vulnerabilities.
>>	Quiz: Securing your network TIP :Test your knowledge of network security.
>>	Quiz: Security awareness for end users TIP :Give this quiz to your end users and find out how much they really know about security.
>>	Quiz: Security attacks TIP :Test your knowledge of the types of attacks that can be launched against your organization.
>>	Quiz: Cryptography TIP :Put your cryptography knowledge to the test and learn a new word or two in the process.
>>	Quiz: Firewalls TIP :Test your knowledge of firewall vocabulary.

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