Security
This cyber security glossary explains the meaning of terms about different types of computer security threats as well as words about application security, access control, network intrusion detection, security awareness training and computer forensics.
Anti-virus, antimalware
Terms related to spyware, including definitions about malware and words and phrases about online advertising, adware and online privacy.
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malware
Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user.
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content personalization
Content personalization is a strategy that tailors webpages and other forms of content to individual users' characteristics or preferences.
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identity theft
Identity theft, also known as identity fraud, is a crime in which an imposter obtains key pieces of personally identifiable information (PII), such as Social Security or driver's license numbers, in order to impersonate someone else.
Application security
Terms related to application security, including procedural definitions for preventing software vulnerabilities and words and phrases about secure code development.
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software-defined perimeter (SDP)
The software-defined perimeter, or SDP, is a security framework that controls access to resources based on identity.
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tokenization
Tokenization is the process of replacing sensitive data with unique identification symbols that retain all the essential information about the data without compromising its security.
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zero-day (computer)
Zero-day is a flaw in software, hardware or firmware that is unknown to the party or parties responsible for patching or otherwise fixing the flaw.
Authentication, access control
Terms related to authentication, including security definitions about passwords and words and phrases about proving identity.
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identity management (ID management)
Identity management (ID management) is the organizational process for ensuring that individuals have the appropriate access to technology resources.
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What is zero trust? Ultimate guide to the network security model
Zero trust is a security strategy that assumes all users, devices and transactions are already compromised. The zero trust model requires strict identity and device verification, regardless of the user’s location in relation to the network perimeter.
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software-defined perimeter (SDP)
The software-defined perimeter, or SDP, is a security framework that controls access to resources based on identity.
Malware
Terms related to malware, including definitions about viruses and Trojans and other words and phrases about malicious software.
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malware
Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user.
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dropper
A dropper is a small helper program that facilitates the delivery and installation of malware. Sometimes droppers are bundled with free utility programs (such as ad blockers) to avoid detection by antivirus software.
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Trojan horse (computing)
In computing, a Trojan horse is a program downloaded and installed on a computer that appears harmless, but is, in fact, malicious.
Network security
Terms related to network security, including definitions about intrusion prevention and words and phrases about VPNs and firewalls.
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What is zero trust? Ultimate guide to the network security model
Zero trust is a security strategy that assumes all users, devices and transactions are already compromised. The zero trust model requires strict identity and device verification, regardless of the user’s location in relation to the network perimeter.
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malware
Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user.
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microsegmentation
Microsegmentation is a technique used to divide a network into logical and secure units through the application of policies that dictate how data and applications are accessed and controlled.
Threat management
Terms related to security threats, including definitions about anti-virus programs or firewalls and words and phrases about malware, viruses, Trojans and other security attacks.
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security operations center (SOC)
A security operations center (SOC) is a command center facility for a team of IT professionals with expertise in information security who monitors, analyzes and protects an organization from cyber attacks.
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SecOps
SecOps is a management approach that connects security and operations teams, similar to how DevOps unifies software developers and operations professionals.
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malware
Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user.