Glossary of Security Terms
Glossary of Security Terms - UniAPT Project
AES-256
Advanced Encryption Standard with a 256-bit key, a symmetric encryption algorithm widely used for its strength and efficiency.
RSA-4096
An asymmetric encryption algorithm utilizing a 4096-bit key, known for its high level of security in public-key cryptography.
SSL/TLS
Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security, protocols for establishing encrypted links between networked computers.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
A security system that requires multiple methods of authentication from independent categories of credentials to verify the user's identity.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
A method of regulating access to computer or network resources based on the roles of individual users.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Tools designed to identify and prevent suspicious activity within a network.
Blockchain Technology
A decentralized ledger technology known for its robustness, transparency, and immutability, often used for enhancing security and trust in digital transactions.
GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation, a legal framework that sets guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information from individuals who live in the European Union.
ISO/IEC 27001
An international standard on how to manage information security, providing requirements for an information security management system (ISMS).
AI-driven Threat Analysis
The use of artificial intelligence to analyze and predict potential security threats, enhancing proactive measures and adaptive responses.
Public-Key Cryptography
A cryptographic system that uses pairs of keys: public keys which may be disseminated widely, and private keys which are known only to the owner.
Data Obfuscation
The process of altering data to make it less recognizable and less easily understood, often used to protect sensitive information.
Tokenization
The substitution of sensitive data with a non-sensitive equivalent, known as a token, which has no extrinsic or exploitable meaning or value.
Cybersecurity Audit
A comprehensive review and analysis of an organization's IT infrastructure, policies, and operations to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards.
Decentralization
The distribution of functions and powers away from a central location or authority, commonly referenced in blockchain technology for enhancing security and reducing single points of failure.
Immutable Ledger
A ledger that cannot be altered or deleted, a key feature of blockchain technology ensuring data integrity and trustworthiness.
Compliance Standards
Set guidelines and requirements that organizations must adhere to, ensuring best practices in security and data protection are followed.
Predictive Threat Analysis
The use of advanced algorithms and data analytics to predict potential security threats, allowing for preemptive action and enhanced security protocols.
Endpoint Security
Security measures focused on protecting devices (endpoints) in a network, such as computers and mobile devices, from malicious activities and threats.
Cryptography Hash Functions
Algorithms used to convert data into a fixed-size string of characters, which is typically a hash code. Used in ensuring data integrity and in various security applications.
Secure Code Practices
Guidelines and methodologies for writing software code that is resistant to vulnerabilities and attacks, crucial in maintaining system security.
Network Segmentation
Dividing a computer network into smaller parts to limit access to sensitive information and improve performance and security.
Phishing Detection
Technologies and methodologies used to identify attempts to acquire sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity in digital communication.
Penetration Testing
Simulated cyber attacks on a computer system, performed to evaluate the security of the system.
Incident Response Plan
A structured approach for handling and managing the aftermath of a security breach or cyber attack, with the aim of limiting damage and reducing recovery time and costs.
Zero Trust Security Model
A security model that requires strict identity verification for every person and device trying to access resources, regardless of whether they are within or outside of the network perimeter.
Vulnerability Assessment
The process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing (or ranking) the vulnerabilities in a system.
Secure Shell (SSH)
A cryptographic network protocol used for operating network services securely over an unsecured network.
Digital Signature
A mathematical technique used to validate the authenticity and integrity of a message, software, or digital document.
Firewall
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Strategies and tools used to prevent data loss or unauthorized access and exfiltration of sensitive information.
Application Layer Security
Security measures applied to data and application-specific protocols, like HTTP and DNS, to prevent data breaches at the application level of an IT system.
Content Disarm & Reconstruction (CDR)
A security technology that removes potentially malicious code from files to prevent cyber attacks.
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Frameworks and technologies used to ensure that the right individuals access the appropriate resources at the right times and for the right reasons.
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
A structured approach for identifying, assessing, managing, and mitigating risks to an organization’s assets and data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Solutions that provide real-time analysis of security alerts generated by applications and network hardware.
Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
Physical devices designed to safeguard digital keys for strong authentication and provide crypto-processing.
Anomaly Detection
The process of identifying unusual patterns or behaviors in network traffic and data, which could indicate security threats.
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
An open standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between parties, specifically between an identity provider and a service provider.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A technology that creates a safe and encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the internet.
Security Posture Assessment
The process of reviewing and analyzing the current security state of an information system or network.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
A security vulnerability typically found in web applications, allowing attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
Technologies that enable organizations to collect inputs monitored by the security operations team.
Microsegmentation
A security technique that divides data centers into distinct security segments down to the individual workload level and then defines security controls and delivers services for each unique segment.
Container Security
Security measures and protocols designed to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of containers and their contents.
Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
Network security appliances that monitor network and/or system activities for malicious activities.
Root Cause Analysis
The process of discovering the underlying causes of security breaches or failures.
Data Sovereignty
The concept that digital data is subject to the laws of the country in which it is located or stored.
Behavioral Analytics
The use of data analysis tools to detect abnormal behaviors that might indicate security threats.
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Security policy enforcement points placed between cloud service consumers and cloud service providers to combine and interject enterprise security policies.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Security solutions focused on detecting, investigating, and mitigating suspicious activities on hosts and endpoints.
Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
Prolonged and targeted cyberattacks in which an intruder gains access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period.
Cryptography Salt
Random data that is used as an additional input to a one-way function that hashes data, a password, or passphrase.
Whitelisting
A cybersecurity strategy where a system blocks all applications or traffic except those explicitly allowed.
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