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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WannaCry ransomware
The WannaCry ransomware is a worm that spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Windows operating system.
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email virus
An email virus consists of malicious code distributed in email messages to infect one or more devices.
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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, 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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Zoombombing
Zoombombing is a type of cyber-harassment in which an individual or a group of unwanted and uninvited users interrupt online meetings over the Zoom video conference app.
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cybercrime
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network.
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Data Encryption Standard (DES)
Data Encryption Standard (DES) is an outdated symmetric key method of data encryption.
Authentication, access control
Terms related to authentication, including security definitions about passwords and words and phrases about proving identity.
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authentication
Authentication is the process of determining whether someone or something is, in fact, who or what it says it is.
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brute-force attack
A brute-force attack is a trial-and-error method used by application programs to decode login information and encryption keys to use them to gain unauthorized access to systems.
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key fob
A key fob is a small, programmable device that provides access to a physical object.
Malware
Terms related to malware, including definitions about viruses and Trojans and other words and phrases about malicious software.
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WannaCry ransomware
The WannaCry ransomware is a worm that spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Windows operating system.
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email virus
An email virus consists of malicious code distributed in email messages to infect one or more devices.
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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, to impersonate someone else.
Network security
Terms related to network security, including definitions about intrusion prevention and words and phrases about VPNs and firewalls.
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asymmetric cryptography (public key cryptography)
Asymmetric cryptography, also known as public-key cryptography, is a process that uses a pair of related keys -- one public key and one private key -- to encrypt and decrypt a message and protect it from unauthorized access or use.
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cryptography
Cryptography is a method of protecting information and communications through the use of codes, so that only those for whom the information is intended can read and process it.
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WannaCry ransomware
The WannaCry ransomware is a worm that spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Windows operating system.
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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cryptography
Cryptography is a method of protecting information and communications through the use of codes, so that only those for whom the information is intended can read and process it.
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brute-force attack
A brute-force attack is a trial-and-error method used by application programs to decode login information and encryption keys to use them to gain unauthorized access to systems.
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authentication
Authentication is the process of determining whether someone or something is, in fact, who or what it says it is.