Brute force attack
Is an attack that attempts to guess the password to an account by submitting guesses to what the password might…
Anti-malware software
A type of computer program which detects, prevents and removes malware on a system.
Solid State storage
Storage that stores and retrieves data electronically.
Secondary storage
Non-volatile memory external to the computer and used for long-term storage of programs and data
Reliability
Refers to how long a device will last before it stops working or develops faults.
Portability
Refers to how easy a device is to carry around or move to a new location.
Optical storage
Storage that uses optical disks to store data on and read by a laser.
Magnetic storage
Storage that uses magnetised regions to store data on.
Durability
Refers to how storage can withstand knocks, bangs and vibrations.
Data capacity
The amount of data that can be stored onto a secondary storage device.