Play it Safe and Manage Security Risk

Security Domains

Security Domains

Eight key areas of focus in cybersecurity that organizations must address to manage their security posture effectively.

Risk Management

The process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to protect organizational assets.

CIA Triad

A foundational model in information security that stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

Security Principles

Fundamental guidelines that inform security practices and decision-making in organizations.

Playbook

A manual that outlines operational actions and procedures for responding to security incidents.

SIEM Dashboards

Tools used by entry-level security analysts to monitor and analyze security events and log data for potential threats.

Security Posture

An organization’s overall ability to protect its critical assets and respond to security challenges.

Incident Response

The process of identifying, containing, and correcting the effects of a security breach.

Asset Security

The management of cybersecurity processes related to the storage, maintenance, and destruction of organizational assets.

Security Architecture

The design and implementation of systems and processes to protect an organization’s data and assets.

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

The domain focused on ensuring that user identities are authenticated and authorized to access resources.

Security Assessment

The evaluation of an organization’s systems to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards.

Security Operations

The ongoing processes and strategies used to manage and respond to security incidents and threats.

Software Development Security

The practice of integrating security measures throughout the software development lifecycle to create secure applications.

Threats

Circumstances or events that can negatively impact an organization’s assets, requiring proactive management.

Vulnerabilities

Weaknesses in a system that can be exploited by threats, necessitating regular inspection and remediation.

Compliance

Adherence to laws, regulations, and standards that govern security practices within an organization.

Security Audit

A systematic review of an organization’s security controls and practices to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Shared Responsibility

The concept that all individuals within an organization play a role in maintaining security and reducing risks.

Risk Mitigation

Strategies employed to lessen the impact of identified risks on an organization’s operations and assets.