Access Control & Authentication
This access control model assigns permissions based on job roles.
What is RBAC?
This protocol automatically assigns IP addresses to devices.
What is DHCP?
This attack overwhelms a system with traffic from multiple sources.
What is a DDoS attack?
This is the “brain” of the computer.
What is the CPU?
This symmetric encryption standard is widely used to secure data.
What is AES?
This model uses attributes like location, time, or device to determine access.
What is ABAC?
This system translates domain names into IP addresses.
What is DNS?
This attack tricks users into performing unwanted actions on a website.
What is CSRF?
This storage device uses spinning disks.
What is an HDD?
This asymmetric encryption algorithm is named after its three creators.
What is RSA?
This model allows the owner of a resource to decide who gets access.
What is DAC?
This company provides access to the internet.
What is an ISP?
This attack secretly intercepts and alters communication between two parties
What is a MITM attack?
This modern firmware replaces BIOS and offers more features and security.
What is UEFI?
This testing method scans source code for vulnerabilities.
What is SAST?
This model is used in high‑security environments and relies on strict system‑enforced labels.
What is MAC?
This protocol is used for transferring files between a client and server.
What is FTP?
This long‑term, stealthy attack steals data while remaining undetected.
What is an APT?
This component converts wall power into usable electricity for the computer.
What is the PSU?
This testing method checks running applications for vulnerabilities.
What is DAST?
This framework ensures only the right individuals have access to specific resources.
What is IAM?
This technology delivers voice communication over the internet.
What is VoIP?
This acronym refers to attacker behavior patterns: tactics, techniques, and procedures.
What is TTP?
This component handles graphics rendering and is used heavily in AI computing.
What is the GPU?
This attack injects malicious scripts into web pages.
What is XSS?