cyberdefense
Network security measures
Cyberdefense is the protection of computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.
The term encompasses both the technologies and practices used to detect, prevent, and respond to threats: The agency invested heavily in cyberdefense after the breach.
Also spelled cyber-defense or cyber defense.
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- encryptionConverting data into code
- sandboxingIsolating untrusted code
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
tokenization · honeypot · VPN
Harmful computer programs
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
- DDoSTraffic flood attack
- botnetRemotely controlled infected computers
worm · spyware · keylogger · rootkit · zero-day · exploit · intrusion · breach
Needless duplication
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- continuityUninterrupted progression or coherence
- failoverAutomatic backup system activation
- survivabilityCapacity to endure
backup · restoration · fault-tolerance · rollback · segmentation
Quality of protecting secrets
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- availabilityState of being obtainable
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- authorizationFormal permission granted
firewall
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- encryptionConverting data into code
- sandboxingIsolating untrusted code
biometrics · tokenization · honeypot · VPN
malware
Harmful computer programs
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
- DDoSTraffic flood attack
botnet · worm · spyware · keylogger · rootkit · zero-day · exploit · intrusion · breach · APT
redundancy
Needless duplication
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- continuityUninterrupted progression or coherence
- failoverAutomatic backup system activation
survivability · backup · restoration · fault-tolerance · rollback · segmentation
compliance
Adhering to requirements
- red-teamingSimulated attack for security
confidentiality
Quality of protecting secrets
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- availabilityState of being obtainable
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- cybersecurityantivirus, malware, firewall, firewalls, encryption
- NATOArticle 5, military alliance, alliance, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, member states
- Cyberwarfarecyberwar, state actor, state actors, malware, zero-day
cyberdefensecyberattack
Malicious digital intrusion
hacking · cyber warfare · cyberterrorism · cyber sabotage · cyberaggression
cyberdefensecyberthreat
Digital security menace
malware · ransomware · phishing · data breach · cyber espionage
cyberdefensephysical security
Protection of tangible assets
territorial defense · border security · military defense · perimeter security · personal protection
defend, defense, defender, defended, cyber, defending, defensive, defenses, cyberspace