cybersecurity
Online threat prevention
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, unauthorized access, and damage.
It encompasses everything from password protocols to firewalls to encryption.
As more of life moves online, cybersecurity has become a major concern for individuals, corporations, and governments alike: The company hired a cybersecurity firm after the breach.
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- patchMaterial covering damage
- endpointFinal point reached
- intrusion detectionSpotting unauthorized access attempts
perimeter · authentication · access control · monitoring · allowlist · sandboxing · honeypot · penetration testing
Harmful computer programs
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- wormLimbless soil invertebrate
spyware · botnet · rootkit · keylogger · backdoor · adware · zero-day · exploit
Unknown identity state
- confidentialityQuality of protecting secrets
- data protectionSecuring sensitive information
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- identity theftStealing personal data criminally
GDPR · HIPAA · PII · opt-out · right to be forgotten · profiling · surveillance · privacy policy
Science of secure messaging
- cipherHidden writing system
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- RSAPublic-key encryption algorithm
- AESSymmetric encryption standard
hashing · SSL · TLS · symmetric · asymmetric · DES · steganography · salt
Adhering to requirements
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- auditFormal accounts examination
- policyAdopted principle of action
legislation · oversight · accountability · risk management · certification · standard · mandate · directive
Encrypted anonymous network
- TorAnonymous routing network
- black marketIllicit trading system
- cryptocurrencyEncrypted decentralized money
- stolen credentialsIllegally acquired authentication information
firewall
Network access control system
intrusion detection · perimeter · authentication · access control · monitoring · allowlist · sandboxing · honeypot · penetration testing · red team
malware
Harmful computer programs
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
worm · spyware · botnet · rootkit · keylogger · backdoor · adware · zero-day · exploit · DDoS
anonymity
Unknown identity state
- confidentialityQuality of protecting secrets
- data protectionSecuring sensitive information
- consentVoluntary agreement given
identity theft · GDPR · HIPAA · PII · opt-out · right to be forgotten · profiling · surveillance · privacy policy · cookie
cryptography
Science of secure messaging
- cipherHidden writing system
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- RSAPublic-key encryption algorithm
AES · hashing · SSL · TLS · symmetric · asymmetric · DES · steganography · salt · nonce
compliance
Adhering to requirements
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- auditFormal accounts examination
policy · legislation · oversight · accountability · risk management · certification · standard · mandate · directive · ethics
darknet
Encrypted anonymous network
- TorAnonymous routing network
- black marketIllicit trading system
- cryptocurrencyEncrypted decentralized money
- digital societysocial networks, internet, digital age, internet culture, digital natives
- IT servicesIT services, IT consulting, IT support, help desk, tech support
- military supportmedical services, transportation, communications, engineering, logistics
- tech methodsagile, debugging, scrum, testing, kanban
- STEMscience, engineering, mathematics, math, technology
- technologyelectronics, computing, computer, internet, social media
cybersecuritycyber attack
Digital system assault
hacking · cyber warfare · cyberterrorism · malware · data breach
cybersecurityphysical security
Protection of tangible assets
perimeter security · access control · guard patrol · physical barriers · surveillance cameras
cybersecurityinsecurity
Uncertainty about oneself
exposure · security breach · cyber risk · defenselessness · open access
- cybersecurity expertsDigital system protection specialists
- cybersecurity threatsDangers to digital systems
- cybersecurity toolsPrograms protecting computer networks
- cybersecurity trainingEducation in digital protection
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