In the field of cybersecurity, risk, vulnerability, and threat are terms that are commonly used to describe different aspects of network security. Each of these terms has a distinct meaning, and understanding them is critical to developing effective security strategies. A ...Read more
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A firewall is a security device that controls and filters network traffic between different parts of a computer network. Firewalls can be implemented using hardware, software, or a combination of both, and can be configured to block or allow traffic ...Read more
Salted hashes are a commonly used method of encrypting passwords and other sensitive information. A hash function is a mathematical algorithm that takes input data and produces a fixed-length string of characters, called a hash. In password storage, the hash ...Read more
When interacting with a web application, the application will send a response code back to the user’s browser to indicate the status of the requested operation. These response codes provide information about the success or failure of the request and ...Read more
A data breach is an incident where sensitive or confidential information is accessed, stolen, or exposed by unauthorized parties. Data breaches can occur as a result of cyber attacks, human error, or other factors, and can lead to serious consequences ...Read more
Identity theft is a serious and growing problem in today’s digital world. It occurs when someone steals personal information, such as a Social Security number, driver’s license number, or bank account information, and uses it for fraudulent purposes. Identity theft ...Read more
A zero-day vulnerability is a security vulnerability that is not yet known to the software vendor or security community. Zero-day vulnerabilities can be particularly dangerous, as attackers can exploit them before a patch or update is available to fix the ...Read more
Data protection in transit and data protection at rest are two important concepts in cybersecurity, and they refer to different stages of data processing. Data protection in transit refers to the measures taken to ensure the security of data as it ...Read more
Traceroute, also known as tracert in some operating systems, is a network diagnostic tool used to identify the path that data takes between two devices on a network. It allows users to see each “hop” or point of network connectivity ...Read more
A security audit is a comprehensive assessment of an organization’s security posture, designed to identify vulnerabilities, assess risk, and recommend measures to improve security. Security audits can be conducted by internal or external auditors and can cover a range of ...Read more