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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bot (robot)
A bot (short for 'robot' and also called an internet bot) is a computer program that operates as an agent to either simulate a human activity or for a user or another program.
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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.
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spyware
Spyware is a type of malicious software -- or malware -- that is installed on a computing device without the end user's knowledge.
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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cybercrime
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network.
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private cloud (internal cloud or corporate cloud)
Private cloud is a type of cloud computing that delivers similar advantages to public cloud, including scalability and self-service, but through a proprietary architecture.
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Web application firewall (WAF)
A web application firewall (WAF) is a firewall that monitors, filters and blocks data packets as they travel to and from a website or web application.
Authentication, access control
Terms related to authentication, including security definitions about passwords and words and phrases about proving identity.
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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.
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identity provider
An identity provider is a system component that is able to provide an end user or internet-connected device with a single set of login credentials that will ensure the entity is who or what it says it is across multiple platforms, applications and networks. When a third-party website prompts end users to log in with their Google Account, for example, Google Sign-In is the identity provider.
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unique identifier (UID)
A unique identifier (UID) is a numeric or alphanumeric string that is associated with a single entity within a given system.
Malware
Terms related to malware, including definitions about viruses and Trojans and other words and phrases about malicious software.
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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.
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phishing
Phishing is a form of fraud in which an attacker masquerades as a reputable entity or person in email or other communication channels.
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Malware Analysis Report (MAR)
Malware Analysis Report (MAR) is a document that relates the functionality and effects of a given piece of malware.
Network security
Terms related to network security, including definitions about intrusion prevention and words and phrases about VPNs and firewalls.
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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.
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cybercrime
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network.
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disaster recovery plan (DRP)
A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is a documented, structured approach that describes how an organization can quickly resume work after an unplanned incident.
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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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.
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cybercrime
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network.
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disaster recovery plan (DRP)
A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is a documented, structured approach that describes how an organization can quickly resume work after an unplanned incident.