Glossary terms from week 4

Terms and definitions from the certificate 
 Terms and definitions from Course 1, Week 4 
 Antivirus software: A software program used to prevent, detect, and eliminate malware and viruses 
 Database: An organized collection of information or data 
 Data point: A specific piece of information 
 Intrusion detection system (IDS): An application that monitors system activity and alerts on possible intrusions 
 Linux: An open-source operating system 
 Log: A record of events that occur within an organization’s systems  
 Network protocol analyzer (packet sniffer): A tool designed to capture and analyze data traffic within a network 
 Order of volatility: A sequence outlining the order of data that must be preserved from first to last 
 Programming: A process that can be used to create a specific set of instructions for a computer to execute tasks 
 Protecting and preserving evidence: The process of properly working with fragile and volatile digital evidence 
 Security information and event management (SIEM) : An application that collects and analyzes log data to monitor critical activities in an organization 
 SQL (Structured Query Language): A programming language used to create, interact with, and request information from a database