CyberMap glossary

Cybersecurity glossary

Clear definitions of 810 security terms — and how they connect on the interactive map.

All categories General Network Application Cryptography Threat

Honeynet

A honeynet is a network of honeypots designed to simulate a larger, more complex environment. It allows defenders to observe attacker behavior across…

Honeypot

A honeypot is a decoy system designed to attract and trap attackers. It's used to gather information about attack methods and techniques, and to dive…

Honeypot Placement

Strategic honeypot placement is crucial for attracting attackers and gathering relevant intelligence. Honeypots should be placed in locations that ar…

Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS)

A system that monitors individual hosts for suspicious activity and policy violations. HIDS logs provide valuable context for SIEM analysis and incid…

HTTP Request Smuggling

HTTP Request Smuggling vulnerabilities arise when intermediaries (proxies, firewalls) and the backend server interpret HTTP requests differently. Bur…