Vulnerability classification TO MTBF

Vulnerability classification

Categorizing vulnerabilities based on their characteristics.

Exposure factor

Measure of the potential impact of a vulnerability.

Environmental variables

Factors that influence the impact of a vulnerability in a specific environment.

Industry/organizational impact

Assessing the impact of vulnerabilities on specific industries or organizations.

Risk tolerance

An organization's willingness to accept or mitigate risks.

Vulnerability response and remediation

Actions taken to address and fix vulnerabilities.

Patching

Applying updates or fixes to software to address vulnerabilities.

Insurance

Coverage to mitigate financial losses due to cybersecurity incidents.

Segmentation

Dividing a network into smaller segments to contain potential attacks.

Compensating controls

Alternate security measures implemented to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Exceptions and exemptions

Allowances made for specific cases where vulnerabilities cannot be immediately addressed.

Validation of remediation

Process of verifying that vulnerabilities have been successfully addressed.

Rescanning

Performing another vulnerability scan after remediation.

Audit

Examination of systems/processes to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

Verification

Confirming that vulnerabilities have been fixed and are no longer present.

Reporting

Documenting and communicating the findings and actions taken.

Monitoring computing resources

The process of tracking and observing computer systems, applications, and infrastructure to ensure their optimal performance, security, and availability.

Log aggregation

The practice of collecting and consolidating log data from various sources.

Alerting

The act of notifying users or administrators about potential issues.

Scanning

The process of examining computer systems or networks to identify vulnerabilities.

Archiving

The practice of storing data for long-term retention and future reference.

Quarantine

The act of isolating potentially compromised systems or resources.

Alert tuning

The adjustment of alert settings to improve detection accuracy.

Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)

A set of standards for automating security-related tasks.

Benchmarks

Reference points or standards used to evaluate and measure performance.

Security information and event management (SIEM)

A system that collects and analyzes security event data.

Antivirus

Software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software.

Data loss prevention (DLP)

Technologies aimed at preventing unauthorized access or leakage of sensitive data.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traps

Notifications sent by network devices for monitoring.

NetFlow

A network protocol used for monitoring IP traffic information.

Vulnerability scanners

Tools that identify and assess vulnerabilities in systems.

Firewall

A security device that monitors and controls network traffic based on rules.

Access lists

Lists of rules that determine network traffic permissions.

IDS/IPS

Security systems that monitor network traffic for suspicious activity.

Trends

Patterns in network security threats and attacks.

Signatures

Patterns of known malicious activity used by IDS/IPS systems.

Web filter

A security tool that blocks or filters web content based on rules.

Centralized proxy

A server that acts as an intermediary between client devices and the internet.

URL scanning

The process of analyzing URLs to determine if they are safe.

Content categorization

The classification of web content into categories.

Block rules

Rules that prevent access to specific websites or web content.

Reputation

A measure of the trustworthiness of a website or IP address.

Operating system security

Measures to protect the OS from unauthorized access or attacks.

Group Policy

A feature in Windows that allows administrators to manage security settings.

SELinux

A security framework for Linux providing access control policies.

Secure protocols

Configuring and using communication protocols to protect data.

DNS filtering

Blocking or allowing access to websites based on DNS queries.

Email security

Measures to protect email communication from unauthorized access.

DMARC

An email authentication protocol to prevent email spoofing.

DKIM

An email authentication method allowing the sender to digitally sign emails.

SPF

An email authentication protocol verifying the sender's IP address.

Gateway

A network device acting as an entry point and providing security features.

File integrity monitoring

The process of monitoring and detecting unauthorized changes to files.

DLP

Data Loss Prevention measures to prevent unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data.

Network access control

A solution that controls network access based on device compliance.

Endpoint detection and response

Solutions that monitor and respond to threats on individual devices.

User behavior analytics

The analysis of user actions to detect and prevent security threats.

Provisioning user accounts

The process of creating user accounts.

De-provisioning user accounts

The process of removing user accounts.

Permission assignments

Assigning permissions to users.

Identity proofing

Verifying the identity of a user.

Single sign-on (SSO)

A mechanism allowing users to authenticate once and access multiple systems.

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)

A protocol for accessing and managing directory information.

Open authorization (OAuth)

A framework for granting access to resources without sharing passwords.

Security Assertions Markup Language (SAML)

An XML-based framework for exchanging authentication and authorization data.

Interoperability

The ability of different systems to work together.

Attestation

The process of verifying the integrity and authenticity of a system.

Access controls

Mechanisms used to regulate access to resources.

Mandatory access control

Access control based on predefined rules and policies.

Discretionary access control

Access control based on the resource owner's discretion.

Role-based access control

Access control based on the roles assigned to users.

Least privilege

Granting users the minimum privileges necessary to perform their tasks.

Multifactor authentication

Using multiple factors to verify a user's identity.

Biometrics

Using unique physical or behavioral characteristics for authentication.

Factors

Categories of information used for authentication.

Password concepts

Various aspects related to passwords.

Password best practices

Guidelines for creating and managing secure passwords.

Password length

The number of characters in a password.

Password complexity

The use of different types of characters in a password.

Password reuse

Using the same password for multiple accounts.

Password expiration

Requiring users to change their passwords after a certain period.

Password managers

Tools for securely storing and managing passwords.

Privileged access management tools

Software solutions for managing and controlling privileged access.

User Provisioning

Automating the process of creating and managing user accounts.

Resource Provisioning

Automating the allocation and management of resources.

Guard Rails

Automated policies and restrictions to ensure compliance.

Continuous Integration and Testing

Automating the integration and testing of code changes.

Process

A series of steps taken to achieve a specific goal.

Preparation

Making arrangements to effectively respond to cybersecurity threats.

Detection

Identifying potential cybersecurity threats within a system.

Containment

Implementing measures to control and limit the impact of a cybersecurity threat.

Eradication

The complete removal of a cybersecurity threat from a system.

Recovery

Restoring a system to a normal state after an incident.

Lessons learned

Knowledge gained from past experiences with cybersecurity incidents.

Training

The action of educating individuals on cybersecurity skills.

Testing

Evaluating a system to verify that it meets cybersecurity requirements.

Digital forensics

Collecting and analyzing electronic evidence in cybersecurity investigations.

Reporting

Providing a detailed account of a cybersecurity event or incident.

E-discovery

Identifying and producing electronically stored information in a lawsuit.

Risk identification

The process of identifying potential risks in a specified context.