Cybersecurity glossary

Data encryption protects sensitive information by converting it into an unreadable format. While not directly default deny, it supports the concept b…

Data encryption at rest involves encrypting sensitive data when it is stored on disk or other storage media. This protects data from unauthorized acc…

Shadow IT solutions often lack proper data encryption, leaving sensitive data vulnerable to interception and theft. This is especially concerning for…

DES is a symmetric block cipher that was once a dominant encryption algorithm. It uses a 56-bit key, which is now considered too short and vulnerable…

Data fingerprinting creates unique identifiers or hashes for sensitive data to enable accurate detection even if the data is modified or obfuscated…

Data masking is a technique used to obscure sensitive data while preserving its format for testing or development purposes. This involves replacing s…

A secret key used to reverse the encryption process and restore access to the encrypted data. In ransomware attacks, the decryption key is held by th…

A digital certificate is an electronic document used to verify the identity of an individual, organization, or device. They are used in code signing…

Digital certificates are electronic documents used to verify the identity of individuals, organizations, or devices. Application control systems use…

A digital signature is a cryptographic mechanism used to verify the authenticity and integrity of a digital document or message. It uses public-key c…

Domain Validated (DV) certificates are the most basic type of SSL/TLS certificate and only require verification that the applicant controls the domai…