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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Windows Defender Exploit Guard
Windows Defender Exploit Guard (EG) is an anti-malware software developed by Microsoft that provides intrusion protection for users with the Windows 10 operating system (OS).
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Malwarebytes software
Malwarebytes is a cross-platform anti-malware program that detects and removes malware and other rogue software.
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malware (malicious software)
Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user.
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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data breach
A data breach is a confirmed incident in which sensitive, confidential or otherwise protected data has been accessed and/or disclosed in an unauthorized fashion.
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zero-day (computer)
A zero-day vulnerability, also known as a 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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threat ignorance
Threat ignorance is a concept used by security professionals to determine the level of vulnerability a company or user’s computer or system has to an attack.
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fraud detection
Fraud detection is a set of activities undertaken to prevent money or property from being obtained through false pretenses. Fraud is a criminal act of deception done by unjustly claiming accomplishments or qualities for financial or personal gain.
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identity and access management (IAM)
Identity and access management (IAM) is a framework of business processes, policies and technologies that facilitates the management of electronic or digital identities.
Malware
Terms related to malware, including definitions about viruses and Trojans and other words and phrases about malicious software.
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distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is an attack in which multiple compromised computer systems attack a target, such as a server, website or other network resource, and cause a denial of service for users of the targeted resource.
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malware (malicious software)
Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user.
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email spoofing
Email spoofing is the forgery of an email header so that the message appears to have originated from someone or somewhere other than the actual source.
Network security
Terms related to network security, including definitions about intrusion prevention and words and phrases about VPNs and firewalls.
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Cybercrime
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network.
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private key
A private key, also known as a secret key, is a variable in cryptography that is used with an algorithm to encrypt and decrypt code.
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cryptographic nonce
A nonce is a random or semi-random number that is generated for a specific use, typically related to cryptographic communication or information technology.
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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threat ignorance
Threat ignorance is a concept used by security professionals to determine the level of vulnerability a company or user’s computer or system has to an attack.
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data breach
A data breach is a confirmed incident in which sensitive, confidential or otherwise protected data has been accessed and/or disclosed in an unauthorized fashion.
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Cybercrime
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network.