Centralized Account Management
A unified system for managing user identities, access rights, and authentication across multiple applications and systems. It helps maintain security by providing a single point of control for user access and permissions.
Compliance Policy Management Platform
Software that helps organizations create, implement, and monitor compliance with security policies. It ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and internal security standards.
Dark Web Monitoring
Service that scans the dark web for stolen credentials and sensitive data. It alerts organizations when their information appears on dark web marketplaces or forums.
Data Encryption
The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access. Encryption protects sensitive information by making it unreadable without the correct decryption key.
DDoS Attack
Short for Distributed Denial of Service, this attack attempts to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources, preventing legitimate users from accessing the service.
DMARC Management
Implementation and monitoring of Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance (DMARC) protocol. It helps prevent email spoofing and ensures only authorized senders can use your domain.
Email Security
Solutions and practices that protect email accounts and content from unauthorized access, loss, or compromise. Includes anti-spam, anti-phishing, and encryption technologies.
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Security technology that continuously monitors end-user devices to detect and respond to cyber threats like malware and ransomware. EDR provides real-time detection, investigation, and automated response to security incidents.
Endpoint Security
The process of securing various endpoints on a network, often defined as end-user devices such as mobile devices, laptops, and desktop PCs. Endpoint security protects these points of entry from being exploited by malicious actors.
Firewall
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. Firewalls establish a barrier between trusted internal networks and untrusted external networks.
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
A device or software application that monitors a network or systems for malicious activity or policy violations. Any detected activity or violation is typically reported to an administrator or collected centrally.
Malware
Short for "malicious software," malware refers to any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, and spyware are all types of malware.
Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
A service that combines technology and human expertise to perform threat hunting, monitoring, and responding to security incidents. MDR provides organizations with 24/7 threat detection and response capabilities.
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Software that enables IT departments to control, secure and enforce policies on smartphones, tablets, and other endpoints. MDM ensures company data remains secure on both corporate and employee-owned devices.
Multi-factor Authentication Solution
A security system that requires multiple forms of verification before granting access. It combines two or more independent credentials: what you know (password), what you have (security token), or what you are (biometric).
Password Management
Tools and practices for securely storing, generating, and managing passwords. Includes password vaults, random password generators, and password policy enforcement.
Penetration Testing
Authorized simulated cyber attacks against computer systems to evaluate security. Also known as pen testing, it identifies vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors.
Perimeter Security
The practice of securing a network's boundaries using tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs. It creates a secure barrier between an organization's internal network and untrusted external networks.
Phishing
A cybercrime where attackers disguise themselves as trustworthy entities in emails or other communication channels to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data.
Phishing Simulation
Controlled exercises that mimic real phishing attacks to test and train employees. These simulations help organizations assess their vulnerability to phishing and improve security awareness.
Ransomware
A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or data until a sum of money (ransom) is paid. Ransomware typically encrypts files on the infected system, making them inaccessible, and demands payment to decrypt them.
SaaS Monitoring & Response
The practice of monitoring cloud-based software services for security threats and responding to incidents. It ensures secure usage of cloud applications and protects against data breaches.
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
A cloud-based security model that combines network security functions with WAN capabilities. SASE supports secure access regardless of where users, applications, or devices are located.
Security Awareness Training
Educational programs designed to help employees understand and avoid security risks. Includes training on recognizing phishing attempts, proper password management, and safe internet usage.
Security Incident & Event Management (SIEM)
Software that provides real-time analysis of security alerts generated by applications and network hardware. SIEM combines security information management and security event management.
Security Operations Center (SOC)
A centralized unit that deals with security issues on an organizational and technical level. SOC staff monitor, analyze, and protect an organization from cyber attacks 24/7.
Vulnerability & Network Monitoring
Continuous scanning and assessment of networks and systems to identify security weaknesses and potential threats. It helps organizations proactively identify and address security gaps before they can be exploited.
Zero Trust Application Management
A security model that requires strict identity verification for every person and device trying to access resources, regardless of whether they are inside or outside the network perimeter.
Zero-day Vulnerability
A software security flaw that is unknown to those who should be interested in mitigating the vulnerability (including the vendor of the target software). Zero-day refers to the fact that developers have "zero days" to fix the problem that has just been exposed.
