Cybersecurity

A unique code that identifies an application or user when it calls an API, used to control access, track usage, and apply billing.

The process of verifying that a user, device, or system is who or what it claims to be.

The measurement of unique physical or behavioral traits, such as fingerprints or facial features, to identify or authenticate people.

A network of compromised computers or devices controlled remotely by an attacker, often used for spam, fraud, or DDoS attacks.

An attempt to break into an account or decrypt data by systematically trying many possible passwords or keys until one works.

A program in which an organization rewards independent researchers for responsibly reporting security vulnerabilities in its systems.

A scam in which criminals impersonate or take over a business email account to trick staff into sending money or sensitive data.

An attack that uses usernames and passwords stolen from one breach to try logging in to many other websites automatically.

An insurance policy that helps cover financial losses from cyber incidents such as data breaches, ransomware, and online fraud.

The practice of protecting computers, networks, software, and data from unauthorized access, attacks, and damage.

Distributed Denial of Service: an attack that floods a website or network with traffic from many sources to make it unavailable.

An incident in which sensitive, protected, or confidential information is accessed, stolen, or disclosed without authorization.

Tools and policies, known as DLP, that detect and stop sensitive data from being shared, leaked, or moved outside approved channels.

The process of converting readable data into scrambled ciphertext that only someone with the correct key can decode.

Security software, known as EDR, that continuously monitors computers and servers to detect, investigate, and stop threats.

Protecting devices such as laptops, phones, and servers that connect to a network from malware, exploitation, and misuse.