Cyber Security Terms

compliance

Following internal company standards and external regulations. Helps organizations avoid fines and security breaches

Security Framework

Guidelines used for building plans to mitigate risks to data and privacy

Security Controls

Safeguards designed to reduce specific security risks. Used with frameworks in order to make a strong security posture

Security Posture

An organization's ability to manage its defense of critical assets and data. A strong ____ equals less risk

Threat Actor

A person or group who presents a security risk. Risk can relate to devices (computers), applications, networks, and data

Internal Threat

a current or former employee, external vendor, or trusted partner who poses a security risk (can be accidental or intentional)

Network Security

The practice of keeping an organization's network infrastructure secure from unauthorized access. Includes data, services, systems, and devices.

Cloud Security

The process of making sure that assets stored in the cloud are properly configured and access is limited to authorized users

Cloud

A network made up of a collection of servers or computers that store resources and data in data centers