Security+ All Acronyms

IEEE

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers: Professional association for electronic engineering

RACE

Research and Development in Advanced Communications Technologies in Europe: European initiative for communications research

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AI

Artificial Intelligence: Computer systems performing tasks requiring human intelligence

IM

Instant Messaging: Real-time text transmission over networks

ML

Machine Learning: AI technique enabling systems to learn from data

MMS

Multimedia Message Service: Standard for sending messages with multimedia content

SMS

Short Message Service: Text messaging service component

MSP

Managed Service Provider: Company managing IT services for other organizations

MSSP

Managed Security Service Provider: Company providing outsourced security monitoring

WO

Work Order: Formal request for work to be completed

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CIO

Chief Information Officer: Executive responsible for information technology strategy

CSO

Chief Security Officer: Executive responsible for security of personnel, data, and assets

CTO

Chief Technology Officer: Executive responsible for technological needs and R&D

DBA

Database Administrator: Person responsible for database management

DPO

Data Privacy Officer: Person responsible for data protection compliance

ISSO

Information Systems Security Officer: Person responsible for information systems security

CSRF

Cross-site Request Forgery: Attack tricking users into executing unwanted actions

HTML

Hypertext Markup Language: Standard markup language for web pages

SHTTP

Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol: Alternative to HTTP for secure communications

SOAP

Simple Object Access Protocol: Protocol for exchanging structured information

SQLi

SQL Injection: Code injection technique targeting databases

SWG

Secure Web Gateway: Security solution filtering web traffic

URI

Uniform Resource Identifier: String identifying a resource

URL

Universal Resource Locator: Reference to a web resource

WAF

Web Application Firewall: Appliance monitoring and filtering HTTP traffic

XML

Extensible Markup Language: Markup language defining rules for document encoding

XSS

Cross-site Scripting: Security vulnerability allowing injection of client-side scripts

CCMP

Counter Mode/CBC-MAC Protocol: Encryption protocol for wireless networks

TKIP

Temporal Key Integrity Protocol: Security protocol for wireless LANs

WAP

Wireless Access Point: Networking hardware device for connecting wireless devices

WEP

Wired Equivalent Privacy: Deprecated security algorithm for wireless networks

WIDS

Wireless Intrusion Detection System: System detecting unauthorized wireless access

WIPS

Wireless Intrusion Prevention System: System preventing unauthorized wireless access

WPA

Wi-Fi Protected Access: Security certification program for wireless networks

WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup: Network security standard for simplified connections

WTLS

Wireless TLS: Security layer for WAP applications

DKIM

DomainKeys Identified Mail: Email authentication method

DMARC

Domain Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance: Email authentication protocol

PHI

Personal Health Information: Health data that can identify individuals

SPF

Sender Policy Framework: Email validation system

SPIM

Spam over Internet Messaging: Unsolicited messages sent through messaging platforms

BIOS

Basic Input/Output System: Firmware initializing hardware during booting

CCTV

Closed-circuit Television: Video system for surveillance

FPGA

Field Programmable Gate Array: Integrated circuit designed to be configured after manufacturing

GPS

Global Positioning System: Satellite-based navigation system

GPU

Graphics Processing Unit: Specialized processor for graphics rendering

HDD

Hard Disk Drive: Data storage device using magnetic storage

HVAC

Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning: System controlling indoor environment conditions

ICS

Industrial Control Systems: Systems controlling industrial processes

IoT

Internet of Things: Network of physical objects embedded with sensors and software

MBR

Master Boot Record: Special boot sector at the beginning of a drive

MFD

Multifunction Device: Hardware performing multiple functions

MFP

Multifunction Printer: Printer combining multiple functionalities

OT

Operational Technology: Hardware/software controlling physical devices

PDU

Power Distribution Unit: Device distributing electric power

PTZ

Pan-tilt-zoom: Camera movement capabilities

RAID

Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks: Data storage technology combining multiple disks

RFID

Radio Frequency Identifier: Technology using radio waves for identification

SCADA

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition: System for remote monitoring and control

SoC

System on Chip: Integrated circuit incorporating system components

SSD

Solid State Drive: Storage device using integrated circuits

UAV

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: Aircraft without human pilot aboard

UEFI

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface: Specification for software interface between OS and firmware

UPS

Uninterruptable Power Supply: Electrical apparatus providing emergency power

USB

Universal Serial Bus: Industry standard for cables, connectors, and protocols

CIA

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability: Fundamental security model

ISO

International Standards Organization: Organization developing and publishing standards

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API

Application Programming Interface: Interface allowing applications to communicate

ASLR

Address Space Layout Randomization: Security technique to prevent exploitation of memory corruption

BASH

Bourne Again Shell: Unix shell and command language

CMS

Content Management System: Software managing digital content creation and modification

DEP

Data Execution Prevention: Security feature preventing code execution from non-executable memory

DLL

Dynamic Link Library: Microsoft's implementation of shared library concept

ERP

Enterprise Resource Planning: Business process management software

NTFS

New Technology File System: Microsoft Windows file system

OS

Operating System: Software managing computer hardware and software resources

RAD

Rapid Application Development: Adaptive software development approach

RTOS

Real-time Operating System: Operating system guaranteeing processing within time constraints

SDK

Software Development Kit: Development tools for creating applications

SDLC

Software Development Lifecycle: Process for planning, creating, testing, and deploying software

SDLM

Software Development Lifecycle Methodology: Framework defining development process

SE Linux

Security-enhanced Linux: Linux kernel security module providing access control

SEH

Structured Exception Handler: Windows mechanism for exception handling

SQL

Structured Query Language: Domain-specific language for database management

TOC

Time-of-check: Vulnerability in time window between verification and use

UAT

User Acceptance Testing: Testing phase where actual users test the system

VBA

Visual Basic: Programming language from Microsoft

AP

Access Point: Device enabling wireless devices to connect to wired networks

CSU

Channel Service Unit: Digital interface device connecting terminal equipment

DSL

Digital Subscriber Line: Technology for transmitting digital data over telephone lines

IDF

Intermediate Distribution Frame: Framework housing telecommunications equipment

ISP

Internet Service Provider: Organization providing internet access

LAN

Local Area Network: Network spanning a small geographic area

MAN

Metropolitan Area Network: Network spanning a city or large campus

MDF

Main Distribution Frame: Primary connecting point for telecommunications wiring