Cybersecurity glossary
Clear definitions of 810 security terms — and how they connect on the interactive map.
A CA is a trusted entity that issues digital certificates to verify the identity of users and devices. Using certificates for authentication on jump…
Certificate Revocation List (CRL)A Certificate Revocation List (CRL) is a list of digital certificates that have been revoked by the issuing Certificate Authority (CA) before their s…
Certificate Transparency (CT)Certificate Transparency (CT) is an open framework for monitoring and auditing SSL/TLS certificates. It aims to prevent the issuance of fraudulent ce…
Cipher Block Chaining (CBC)CBC is a mode of operation for block ciphers where each block of plaintext is XORed with the previous ciphertext block before encryption. This helps…
Content EncryptionEncrypting content stored on the CDN helps protect it from unauthorized access in case of a security breach. Encryption can be applied to both static…
Counter (CTR) ModeCTR mode is a mode of operation for block ciphers that turns a block cipher into a stream cipher. It generates a unique keystream for each block by e…
Cross-CertificationCross-certification is a process where two or more Certificate Authorities (CAs) mutually recognize each other's certificates. This allows users to t…
Cryptocurrency WalletA cryptocurrency wallet is a digital storage for cryptocurrency. Cryptojacking malware aims to steal processing power to mine cryptocurrency, and the…
Cryptographic AuditA cryptographic audit verifies the strength and proper implementation of encryption algorithms and key management practices. It ensures that sensitiv…
Cryptographic Hash FunctionA cryptographic hash function is a one-way function that takes an input and produces a fixed-size hash value. While not encryption itself, hash funct…