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.
Authentication and access control
Terms related to authentication, including security definitions about passwords and words and phrases about proving identity.
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What is Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)?
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a network protocol that facilitates communication between network endpoints.
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What is governance, risk and compliance (GRC)?
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) refers to an organization's strategy, or framework, for handling the interdependencies of the following three components: corporate governance policies, enterprise risk management programs, and regulatory and company compliance.
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What is biometric authentication?
Biometric authentication is a security process that relies on the unique biological characteristics of individuals to verify their identity.
Compliance, risk and governance
This glossary contains definitions related to compliance. Some definitions explain the meaning of words used in compliance regulations. Other definitions are related to the strategies that compliance officers use to mitigate risk and create a manageable compliance infrastructure.
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What is geo-blocking?
Geo-blocking is blocking online content based on its location.
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What is conduct risk?
Conduct risk is the potential for a company's actions or behavior to harm its customers, stakeholders or broader market integrity.
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What is data quality and why is it important?
Data quality measures a data set's condition based on factors such as accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, uniqueness and validity.
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 security theater?
Security theater refers to highly visible security measures that create the illusion of increased safety but don't stop threats.
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What is the Mitre ATT&CK framework?
The Mitre ATT&CK -- pronounced miter attack -- framework is a free, globally accessible knowledge base that describes the latest behaviors and tactics of cyberadversaries to help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity strategies.
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What is IoT security?
IoT security is the technology segment focused on safeguarding connected devices and networks in the internet of things.
Security Admin
Terms related to security management, including definitions about intrusion detection systems (IDS) and words and phrases about asset management, security policies, security monitoring, authorization and authentication.
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What is governance, risk and compliance (GRC)?
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) refers to an organization's strategy, or framework, for handling the interdependencies of the following three components: corporate governance policies, enterprise risk management programs, and regulatory and company compliance.
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What is security theater?
Security theater refers to highly visible security measures that create the illusion of increased safety but don't stop threats.
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What is COMSEC (communications security)?
Communications security (COMSEC) is the prevention of unauthorized access to telecommunications traffic or to any written information that is transmitted or transferred.
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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What is security theater?
Security theater refers to highly visible security measures that create the illusion of increased safety but don't stop threats.
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What is IoT security?
IoT security is the technology segment focused on safeguarding connected devices and networks in the internet of things.
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What is a smart home? Everything you need to know
A smart home is a residence that uses internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting and heating.