Cybersecurity glossary
Clear definitions of 810 security terms — and how they connect on the interactive map.
Zero Trust is a security model based on the principle of "never trust, always verify." Application control solutions like AppLocker align with the Ze…
Zero Trust ArchitectureZero Trust operates on the principle of 'never trust, always verify'. It assumes no user or device is implicitly trusted, regardless of location, and…
Zero Trust BackupApplying zero trust principles to backup infrastructure. This means verifying every user and device before granting access to backup resources, reduc…
Zero Trust FirewallZero trust firewalls operate under the principle of "never trust, always verify." They require strict authentication and authorization for every user…
Zero-Day ExploitA zero-day exploit is an attack that targets a software vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor or developer. Because there is no patch available…
Zero-Day VulnerabilityA vulnerability that is unknown to the software vendor and for which no patch is available. Zero-day vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous becau…
Zero-WatermarkingZero-watermarking does not directly embed data into the content. Instead, it creates a 'digital signature' of the content and registers it with a tru…
ZombieA zombie is a computer that has been infected with malware and is controlled by a botnet herder. These compromised machines are used to conduct malic…