Dictionary

A

Antivirus detects, prevents, and removes malware from devices.

Arctic Wolf protects organizations from cyber threats.

Artificial general intelligence (AGI)

AGI can perform all intellectual tasks humans can.

Artificial intelligence (AI)

AI enables computers to perform human tasks.

Authentication verifies identity and secures access.

Azure is Microsoft’s cloud platform that consists of over 200 products and cloud services.

B

Baiting lures victims with tempting offers.

Beste praksis streber etter høyest mulig sikkerhet

Bluejacking sends unsolicited messages via Bluetooth.

Botnet are infected computers controlled by attackers.

Brute force attack

Brute force attack tests all password combinations.

Bug bounty rewards ethical hackers for vulnerability findings.

C

Carding is fraud with stolen credit card information.

CISO-for-hire offers temporary security expertise.

Compliance ensures IT solutions meet legal requirements.

Credential Stuffing

Credential stuffing uses stolen usernames and passwords from attacks to gain access to new accounts.

Cyber insurance

Cyber insurance provides financial protection against cyberattacks.

Cyber Kill Chain

Cyber Kill Chain breaks down cyberattacks into seven phases.

Cybersecurity protects against digital attacks.

D

Dark web requires special software for access.

A data breache occur when unauthorized persons steal information.

A data lake stores large amounts of data in its original form.

DDoS attacks paralyze servers with heavy traffic.

Deep packet inspection (DPI)

DPI analyzes and filters network traffic at a deep level.

Deep web is not indexed by search engines like Google.

Digital identification

Digital identification verifies identity online.

Digital twin security

Digital twin security protects virtual models of physical systems.

Dumpster diving

Dumpster diving is searching through trash for sensitive information.

E

Eavesdropping attack

Eavesdropping attacks threaten data confidentiality.

Expert systems (AI)

Expert systems (AI) follow predefined rules.

Exploit kits exploit vulnerabilities to infect systems with malware.

F

F5 protects applications and APIs from risks and threats.

Fileless malware

Fileless malware uses system processes without files.

A firewall is a barrier between internal and external networks.

G

GDPR gives more control over personal data.

Global Secure Access (GSA)

GSA combines network, identity, and endpoint security.

H

Hacking is compromising digital devices and networks.

Hacktivism uses hacking for political or social goals.

Honeytoken uses fake data to reveal unauthorized access.

I

ISO/IEC27001 sets requirements for information security.

J

Juice jacking transfers malware via USB charging stations.

M

Machine learning (AI)

Machine learning uses data to learn and improve.

Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack

MITM attacks intercept or manipulate communication.

Microsoft is known for Windows, Office, Xbox, Azure, and Surface.

Microsoft Intune

Intune protects access and data on devices.

N

Neural networks and deep learning (AI)

Neural networks and deep learning mimic brain functions.

NIS2 strengthens information security in the EU and EEA.

O

O3 Cyber protects and enhances cloud infrastructure.

OT security ensures the operation of critical infrastructure.

P

Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks launched next-generation firewalls.

Password spraying

Password spraying uses common passwords to access accounts.

Pentesting finds weak points in computer systems.

Phishing tricks the victim into giving up sensitive information.

Pretexting creates a false story to obtain sensitive information.

Q

Quishing uses malicious QR codes to steal information.

R

Ransomware encrypts data and demands ransom.

River Security maps vulnerabilities to protect against digital attacks.

S

Security classification

Security classification controls access to sensitive information based on potential harm.

Session hijacking

Session hijacking involves stealing the session ID to access sensitive information.

A SOC detects, analyzes, and responds to threats in real-time.

Social engineering

Social engineering exploits human psychology to access sensitive information.

Splunk allows organizations to collect, monitor, and analyze data in real-time.

Spoofing involves falsifying identity to trick the victim into believing it's genuine.

Stuxnet disrupted Iran's nuclear program and is one of the most advanced cyberweapons.

Synthetic identity theft

Synthetic identity theft combines real and fake information for financial fraud.

T

Threat intelligence

Threat intelligence helps organizations defend against attacks.

V

Vishing tricks victims into revealing sensitive information over the phone.

W

Whaling is targeted phishing attacks on executives to reveal sensitive information.

Z

Zero Trust recognizes that security threats can come from inside and outside.

Zero-Day vulnerability

A Zero-Day vulnerability is a hidden security gap that attackers can exploit before it's identified.