Cybersecurity glossary
Clear definitions of 810 security terms — and how they connect on the interactive map.
Shadow IT environments are typically not subject to regular security audits, leaving vulnerabilities undiscovered. This creates blind spots in the or…
Least PrivilegeThe principle of least privilege dictates that users and processes should only have the minimum necessary access rights to perform their tasks. This…
Least Privilege PrincipleThe principle of least privilege dictates that users and processes should only have the minimum necessary access rights to perform their tasks. Apply…
Live Migration SecurityLive migration is the process of moving a running virtual machine from one physical server to another without downtime. Securing live migrations is c…
Log AggregationThe process of collecting logs from various sources (servers, applications, network devices) into a central repository. This centralized collection i…
Log ArchivingThe process of moving older firewall logs to long-term storage for compliance and historical analysis. Archived logs should be securely stored and re…
Log CorrelationThe process of identifying relationships and patterns between different log entries to uncover security incidents. By correlating events from various…
Log File Integrity Monitoring (LFIM)A security process and set of tools that validate the integrity of log files to ensure they haven't been altered or corrupted. This is crucial for ma…
Log Integrity MonitoringThe process of verifying that firewall logs have not been tampered with or modified. This ensures the reliability of log data for security investigat…
Log LevelA classification assigned to log messages based on their severity, such as debug, info, warning, error, or critical. Log levels allow administrators…
Log MaskingThe process of redacting or obfuscating sensitive data within firewall logs, such as personally identifiable information (PII) or financial data. Thi…
Log NormalizationThe process of converting firewall logs from different formats into a standardized format. This makes it easier to analyze logs from various firewall…
Log RetentionThe practice of storing log data for a specific period to meet compliance requirements and enable forensic investigations. SIEM systems manage log re…
Log Retention PolicyA set of rules that define how long firewall logs should be stored and maintained. This policy ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and pr…
Log RotationThe process of automatically archiving and deleting old firewall logs to prevent disk space exhaustion. This ensures that the logging system remains…