Cyber Dictionary

• Access Control – The ability to control access to data or resources.
• Antivirus – Software used to detect and remove malware.
• Authentication – Authentication, is the process by which users identify themselves.
• Biometrics – Biometrics authenticating users using their physical or behavioral characteristics.
• Bug – Errors or problems in software or systems.
• Brute Force Attack – A method of trying to gain access to the system by trying all possibilities to guess the password or keys.
• Cryptography – The process of encrypting and decrypting data.
• Cybersecurity – The process of securing computer systems and networks.
• Data Breach – Data breach, unauthorized access of confidential data.
• DDoS Attack – Denial of service attack, an attempt to overload a website or service, causing it to crash.
• Encryption – Encrypting information ensures the security of data.
• Endpoint Security – Endpoint security, is the protection of devices and networks against end-user devices.
• Firmware – Software that runs on hardware.
• Firewall – A firewall that protects a computer network from unwanted access.
• Hacker – A person who gains unauthorized access to computer systems and searches for vulnerabilities.
• Incident Response – Incident response is the process of quickly responding to security breaches.
• IoT Security – Internet of Things security, securing connected devices.
• Keylogger – Keylogger, is malware that monitors users’ keyboard input.
• Malware – Malicious software is used to damage computers or steal data.
• Network Security – Network security, keeping data safe over the network.
• Password – The secret word or phrase that users use for authentication.
• Patch – An update to software to fix security vulnerabilities.
• Penetration Testing – Penetration testing is an attack simulation performed to identify security vulnerabilities of a system.
• Phishing – A method of tricking users into giving up personal information using fake websites or emails.
• Privacy Policy – A privacy policy is a document that explains how an organization processes personal data.
• Ransomware – Malware that blocks access to data and demands a ransom.
• Rogue Access Point – A rogue access point that is created secretly and monitors network traffic.
• Rootkit – A hidden malware that hijacks a computer’s operating system.
• Security Awareness Training – Security awareness training makes employees aware of cyber threats.
• Security Intelligence – Threat intelligence, is the process of monitoring and analyzing security threats.
• Social Engineering – Social engineering is a method of trying to gain access to confidential information by manipulating people.
• Social Media Security – Social media security encourages safe behavior on social media platforms.
• Threat Intelligence – Threat intelligence, is the process of monitoring and analyzing security threats.
• Trojan Horse – A type of malware in which malicious software infects users while appearing to be innocent.
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Two-factor authentication adds another layer of security other than a password.
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) – Virtual private network, is a technology that provides a secure connection over the internet.
• Virus – Malicious software that can infect, copy, and damage computer programs.
• Vulnerability – A vulnerability is a weak point in a system that can be exploited by malicious users.
• Web Application Firewall (WAF) – A web application firewall protects web applications from malicious attacks.
• Zero Trust Security – Zero Trust security is a security model that constantly questions the trustworthiness of each user and device.