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802.1X
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A standard that defines a framework for centralized port-based authentication.
CompTIA CySA+ complete index with explanation
CompTIA CySA+-Lehrbuch-Index mit vollständigen Erklärungen
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- Sciences / Computer science
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- English
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Card 2
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acceptable use policy (AUP)
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A policy that is used to inform users of the actions that are allowed and those that are not allowed.
Card 3
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accreditation
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Occurs when the adequacy of a system’s overall security is accepted by management.
Card 4
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accuracy
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A description of the correctness of the data.
Card 5
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active defense
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Process of aligning your incident identification and incident response processes such that there is an element of automation built into your reaction to any specific issue.
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Active Directory (AD)
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Microsoft implementation of SSO. See also single sign-on (SSO).
Card 7
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active enumeration
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The technique of sending packets of some sort to the network and then assessing responses.
Card 8
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active vulnerability scanner
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A type of scanner that can take action to block an attack, such as block a dangerous IP address.
Card 9
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Advanced Access Content System (AACS)
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Protects Blu-ray and HD DVD content. Hackers have been able to obtain the encryption keys to this system.
Card 10
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advanced persistent threat (APT)
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Threat from a highly organized attacker with significant resources that is carried out over a long period of time.
Card 11
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Adversary
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Corner of the Diamond Model that describes the intent of the attack.
Card 12
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adware
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Malware that monitors browsing habits for the purpose of ad targeting.
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aggregation
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The process of assembling or compiling units of information at one sensitivity level and having the resultant totality of data being of a higher sensitivity level than the individual components.
Card 14
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air gap
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A device with no network connections and all access to the system must be done manually by adding and removing items with a flash drive or other external device.
Card 15
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Aircrack-ng
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A set of command-line tools for sniffing and attacking wireless networks.
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analysis
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The step in the intelligence cycle where data is combed and analyzed to identify relevant pieces of information.
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annual loss expectancy (ALE)
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The expected risk factor of an annual threat event. Calculated as the single loss expectancy (SLE) times the annualize rate of occurrence (ARO).
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annualized rate of occurrence (ARO)
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The estimate of how often a given threat might occur annually.
Card 19
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anti-tamper technology
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Designed to prevent access to sensitive information and encryption keys on a device.
Card 20
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Application log
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Log that focuses on the operation of Windows applications. Events in this log are classified as error, warning, or information, depending on the severity of the event.
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