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Cybersecurity Glossary
Definitions for common cybersecurity terms, concepts, and acronyms.
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Cryptography
Asymmetric Encryption
Core Concepts
CIA Triad
Cryptography
Digital Signature
Networking
DNS
Cryptography
Encryption
Defense & Mitigation
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Core Concepts
Exploit
Networking
Firewall
Compliance & Frameworks
GDPR
Cryptography
Hashing
Compliance & Frameworks
HIPAA
Defense & Mitigation
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
Defense & Mitigation
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Malware & Threats
Malware
Compliance & Frameworks
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Defense & Mitigation
Patch Management
Compliance & Frameworks
PCI DSS
Malware & Threats
Phishing
Networking
Port Scanning
Malware & Threats
Ransomware
Core Concepts
Risk
Defense & Mitigation
SIEM
Cryptography
Symmetric Encryption
Networking
TCP/IP
Core Concepts
Threat Actor
Malware & Threats
Trojan Horse
Malware & Threats
Virus
Networking
VPN
Core Concepts
Vulnerability
Malware & Threats
Worm
Core Concepts
Zero-Day