Key Terms
Anti-Virus Software
A computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove malware. Antivirus software was originally developed to detect and remove computer viruses
Exploit
Piece of software, chunk of data, or sequence of commands that take advantage of a vulnerability to cause unexpected behavior on a computer’s software
Log Management
Managing a log and how they run, what they record, etc.
Technical Vulnerability
A networks characteristics that can be exploited by any attacker, also referred to as security holes.
Cyberattack
Gain information through unauthorized access. Most of the information can also be destroyed or altered.
Forensics
Scientific tests used in the connection of solving a certain crime
Phishing
When a fake email, text, advertisement, etc. draws someone's attention and they click the link and become vulnerable to password scams, credit card scams, ip
Threat Intelligence
is information an organization uses to understand the threats that have, will, or are currently targeting the organization. This info is used to prepare, prevent, and identify cyber threats
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Information about threats and threat actors that helps ease harmful events in cyberspace
Log
A detailed list of application information, system performance, or user activities. It records all the actions a user does on a computer.
Spear Phishing
A fraudulent attempt to gain sensitive data, by posing as a trustworthy sender. leaks, etc.
Zero-Day Threat
A threat that hasn't been seen before and doesn't match any known malware signatures.