Cybersecurity glossary
Clear definitions of 810 security terms — and how they connect on the interactive map.
A tarpit is a type of honeypot that intentionally slows down attackers by delaying responses. This wastes the attacker's time and resources, making t…
Time-Based Firewall RulesTime-based firewall rules allow administrators to define rules that are only active during specific times of day or days of the week. This can be use…
Traffic AnalysisThe examination of network traffic patterns recorded in firewall logs to understand network usage and identify potential bottlenecks. This can help o…
Traffic EmulationTraffic emulation involves generating synthetic network traffic to simulate real-world usage patterns. This is used to assess the performance and sec…
Traffic FilteringTraffic filtering involves inspecting network traffic and blocking packets that match certain criteria, such as spoofed IP addresses or malicious pat…
Traffic FloodingTraffic flooding involves overwhelming a network or server with a large volume of packets. This can exhaust resources and prevent legitimate traffic…
Transport Layer Security (TLS)TLS is a cryptographic protocol that provides secure communication over a network. It is commonly used to encrypt log data during transmission betwee…
Trust ZoneA trust zone is a defined area of a network with a specific level of security and access control. Network segmentation creates multiple trust zones w…