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VCE Cyber Security · Modules 11–20

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A free printable VCE Cyber Security crossword with 10 clues, built from the key terms of AI-based network security software and more (Modules 11–20) — AI-based network security software, Intrusion detection systems (IDS), Intrusion prevention systems (IPS), Wired communications technology, Wireless communications technology, Mobile communications technology and more. Print it or save it as a PDF — the answer key starts on its own page. No login needed.

VCE Cyber Security Crossword: AI-based network security software and more (Modules 11–20)

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Crossword

Read each clue and write the matching term in the grid. Numbers in brackets show the letters in each word.

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  1. 3. The four criteria used to compare wired, wireless and mobile technologies: cost, data storage options, reliability and security. Word 2 of: Comparison ________ (8)
  2. 4. Technology that carries data through physical cable between fixed connection points, offering high speed and reliability but no mobility. Word 1 of: _____ communications technology (5)
  3. 5. A ______ that monitors network traffic for suspicious activity and raises an alert when it finds it. Word 3 of: Intrusion _________ ______ (IDS) (6)
  4. 6. A private network that uses internet technologies but is restricted to one organisation's members. (8)
  5. 7. Word 2 of the term in 1 Down: AI-_____ network ________ ________ (5)
  6. 8. Word 2 of the term in 5 Across: Intrusion _________ ______ (IDS) (9)

Down

  1. 1. ______ that learns an organisation's normal network behaviour and flags deviations from it. Word 4 of: AI-_____ network ________ ________ (8)
  2. 2. A system that sits inline in the traffic path, detects threats, and automatically blocks them before they reach the network. Word 2 of: Intrusion __________ ______ (IPS) (10)
  3. 3. Technology that carries data through cellular towers, giving connectivity across wide geographic areas. Word 1 of: ______ communications technology (6)
  4. 5. Word 5 of the term in 1 Down: AI-_____ network ________ ________ (8)

Answer Key

VCE Cyber Security · Modules 11–20
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3MEASURES — The four criteria used to compare wired, wireless and mobile technologies: cost, data storage options, reliability and security. Word 2 of: Comparison ________
4WIRED — Technology that carries data through physical cable between fixed connection points, offering high speed and reliability but no mobility. Word 1 of: _____ communications technology
5SYSTEM — A ______ that monitors network traffic for suspicious activity and raises an alert when it finds it. Word 3 of: Intrusion _________ ______ (IDS)
6INTRANET — A private network that uses internet technologies but is restricted to one organisation's members.
7BASED — Word 2 of the term in 1 Down: AI-_____ network ________ ________
8DETECTION — Word 2 of the term in 5 Across: Intrusion _________ ______ (IDS)
Down
1SECURITY — ______ that learns an organisation's normal network behaviour and flags deviations from it. Word 4 of: AI-_____ network ________ ________
2PREVENTION — A system that sits inline in the traffic path, detects threats, and automatically blocks them before they reach the network. Word 2 of: Intrusion __________ ______ (IPS)
3MOBILE — Technology that carries data through cellular towers, giving connectivity across wide geographic areas. Word 1 of: ______ communications technology
5SOFTWARE — Word 5 of the term in 1 Down: AI-_____ network ________ ________

Modules this crossword covers

Every module has its own free printable worksheet with an answer key, and students can practise the same terms interactively on Cloodit.

Part of: VCE Applied Computing - U2O2 - Cyber Security, VCE Data Analytics - U4O2 - Cyber Security: Data Security, ACARA Digital Technologies Years 9–10 — Networked Systems and Access Control, QCE Digital Solutions Unit 2 — Data and Programming Techniques, QCE Digital Solutions Unit 4 — Digital Methods for Exchanging Data, WA Computer Science ATAR Year 11 — Network Communications, WA Computer Science ATAR Year 11 — Cyber Security

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