CYBERSECURITY TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS
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2FA Answer: Two-factor Authentication: A security process requiring two different
authentication methods to verify a user's identity.
3DES Answer: Triple Data Encryption Standard: A symmetric-key algorithm for
encryption that applies the DES cipher three times to each data block.
AAA Answer: Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting: A framework for controlling
access to computer resources, enforcing policies, and auditing usage.
ACL Answer: Access Control List: A set of rules that defines which users or systems
can access specific resources or perform specific actions.
AES Answer: Advanced Encryption Standard: A symmetric encryption algorithm widely
used for securing sensitive data.
AES-256 Answer: Advanced Encryption Standards 256-bit: A variant of AES using a
256-bit key for enhanced security.
AH Answer: Authentication Header: A protocol in IPSec that provides data integrity and
authentication but not confidentiality.
AI Answer: Artificial Intelligence: The simulation of human intelligence in machines,
often used in security for threat detection and response.
AIS Answer: Automated Indicator Sharing: A system for sharing cyber threat indicators
and defensive measures among organizations.
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,ALE Answer: Annualized Loss Expectancy: The expected monetary loss for an asset
due to a risk over a one-year period.
AP Answer: Access Point: A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired
network.
API Answer: Application Programming Interface: A set of rules allowing different
software applications to communicate with each other.
APT Answer: Advanced Persistent Threat: A prolonged and targeted cyberattack by a
sophisticated actor, often for espionage or data theft.
ARO Answer: Annualized Rate of Occurrence: The predicted frequency of a risk event
occurring within a year.
ARP Answer: Address Resolution Protocol: A protocol for mapping an IP address to a
physical MAC address on a network.
ASLR Answer: Address Space Layout Randomization: A security technique that
randomizes the memory addresses used by system processes to prevent exploitation.
ATT&CK Answer: Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge: A
framework for describing and categorizing cyber adversary behaviors.
AUP Answer: Acceptable Use Policy: A policy outlining the acceptable use of an
organization's IT resources.
AV Answer: Antivirus: Software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious
software (malware).
BASH Answer: Bourne Again Shell: A command-line shell and scripting language for
Unix-based systems.
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, BCP Answer: Business Continuity Planning: A process to ensure critical business
functions can continue during and after a disruption.
BGP Answer: Border Gateway Protocol: A protocol for exchanging routing information
between different autonomous systems on the internet.
BIA Answer: Business Impact Analysis: A process to identify critical business functions
and evaluate the potential impact of a disruption.
BIOS Answer: Basic Input/Output System: Firmware used to initialize hardware during
the booting process of a computer.
BPA Answer: Business Partners Agreement: A contract outlining the terms of a
partnership between organizations.
BPDU Answer: Bridge Protocol Data Unit: A data unit used by the Spanning Tree
Protocol to prevent loops in network topologies.
BYOD Answer: Bring Your Own Device: A policy allowing employees to use personal
devices for work purposes.
CA Answer: Certificate Authority: An entity that issues digital certificates to verify the
identity of users or devices.
CAPTCHA Answer: Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and
Humans Apart: A test to differentiate humans from bots.
CAR Answer: Corrective Action Report: A document detailing actions taken to address
a security incident or vulnerability.
CASB Answer: Cloud Access Security Broker: A security tool that monitors and
enforces policies for cloud service access.
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QUESTIONS &ANSWERS. EXCELLENCE GUARANTEED.
2FA Answer: Two-factor Authentication: A security process requiring two different
authentication methods to verify a user's identity.
3DES Answer: Triple Data Encryption Standard: A symmetric-key algorithm for
encryption that applies the DES cipher three times to each data block.
AAA Answer: Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting: A framework for controlling
access to computer resources, enforcing policies, and auditing usage.
ACL Answer: Access Control List: A set of rules that defines which users or systems
can access specific resources or perform specific actions.
AES Answer: Advanced Encryption Standard: A symmetric encryption algorithm widely
used for securing sensitive data.
AES-256 Answer: Advanced Encryption Standards 256-bit: A variant of AES using a
256-bit key for enhanced security.
AH Answer: Authentication Header: A protocol in IPSec that provides data integrity and
authentication but not confidentiality.
AI Answer: Artificial Intelligence: The simulation of human intelligence in machines,
often used in security for threat detection and response.
AIS Answer: Automated Indicator Sharing: A system for sharing cyber threat indicators
and defensive measures among organizations.
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,ALE Answer: Annualized Loss Expectancy: The expected monetary loss for an asset
due to a risk over a one-year period.
AP Answer: Access Point: A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired
network.
API Answer: Application Programming Interface: A set of rules allowing different
software applications to communicate with each other.
APT Answer: Advanced Persistent Threat: A prolonged and targeted cyberattack by a
sophisticated actor, often for espionage or data theft.
ARO Answer: Annualized Rate of Occurrence: The predicted frequency of a risk event
occurring within a year.
ARP Answer: Address Resolution Protocol: A protocol for mapping an IP address to a
physical MAC address on a network.
ASLR Answer: Address Space Layout Randomization: A security technique that
randomizes the memory addresses used by system processes to prevent exploitation.
ATT&CK Answer: Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge: A
framework for describing and categorizing cyber adversary behaviors.
AUP Answer: Acceptable Use Policy: A policy outlining the acceptable use of an
organization's IT resources.
AV Answer: Antivirus: Software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious
software (malware).
BASH Answer: Bourne Again Shell: A command-line shell and scripting language for
Unix-based systems.
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, BCP Answer: Business Continuity Planning: A process to ensure critical business
functions can continue during and after a disruption.
BGP Answer: Border Gateway Protocol: A protocol for exchanging routing information
between different autonomous systems on the internet.
BIA Answer: Business Impact Analysis: A process to identify critical business functions
and evaluate the potential impact of a disruption.
BIOS Answer: Basic Input/Output System: Firmware used to initialize hardware during
the booting process of a computer.
BPA Answer: Business Partners Agreement: A contract outlining the terms of a
partnership between organizations.
BPDU Answer: Bridge Protocol Data Unit: A data unit used by the Spanning Tree
Protocol to prevent loops in network topologies.
BYOD Answer: Bring Your Own Device: A policy allowing employees to use personal
devices for work purposes.
CA Answer: Certificate Authority: An entity that issues digital certificates to verify the
identity of users or devices.
CAPTCHA Answer: Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and
Humans Apart: A test to differentiate humans from bots.
CAR Answer: Corrective Action Report: A document detailing actions taken to address
a security incident or vulnerability.
CASB Answer: Cloud Access Security Broker: A security tool that monitors and
enforces policies for cloud service access.
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