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# Glossary Terms module 4

#### Fun and ADHD-Friendly Glossary Review from Module 4 🚀

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#### **1. Baseline Configuration (Baseline Image)** 📊

* Think of this as a **blueprint** for your system. It’s the starting point for any future updates or changes.
* **Example**: It’s like a **save point** in a video game. If things go wrong, you can go back to this setup!

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#### **2. Hardware** 💻

* The **physical stuff** inside your computer—like the hard drive, keyboard, and motherboard.
* **Example**: The **body** of your computer, while software is the **mind**.

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#### **3. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)** 🔑

* You need to verify your identity in **two or more ways** to access a system (like a password **and** a fingerprint).
* **Example**: It’s like getting into a club. First, you show your **ID**, then you type in your secret **password**! 🎉

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#### **4. Network Log Analysis** 🔍

* Looking through **network logs** to find anything fishy or interesting.
* **Example**: It’s like reading your computer’s **diary** to see if any unusual stuff happened.

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#### **5. Operating System (OS)** 🖥️

* The **interface** between you and your computer’s hardware. It helps you interact with all the techy stuff inside your machine.
* **Example**: **Windows, macOS, or Linux** are your computer’s translators—they help you talk to the hardware!

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#### **6. Patch Update** 🛠️

* A **software update** that fixes security holes or bugs in a program.
* **Example**: Like **updating** your phone or game console so hackers can’t get in!

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#### **7. Penetration Testing (Pen Test)** 🎯

* A **simulated attack** to find vulnerabilities in your systems or networks.
* **Example**: It’s like hiring a **ninja** to break into your house, but it’s for practice. They’ll find all the weak spots! 🥷

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#### **8. Security Hardening** 💪

* Making your system **tougher** to crack by reducing weaknesses.
* **Example**: Putting extra **locks** on your doors, windows, and maybe adding a **security camera** or two!

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#### **9. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)** 🖥️

* A tool that collects and analyzes **security logs** so you can monitor important activities.
* **Example**: It’s like a **security control room** where you see all the footage from every camera in one place.

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#### **10. World-Writable File** 🌎💾

* A file that can be **changed** by anyone, anywhere. Pretty risky, right?
* **Example**: It’s like leaving your **diary** out in public, and anyone can write in it. Yikes! 😱

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Now you’ve got these key terms locked down! 💥 Ready to tackle Module 4 with confidence!