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• 15:14, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Cloud Security Alliance (Created page with "== Cloud Security Alliance == The '''Cloud Security Alliance''' (CSA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the adoption of best practices and standards for securing cloud computing environments and advancing cloud security research, education, and certification. === Overview === The Cloud Security Alliance was established in 2009 by a group of industry leaders, security experts, and researchers to address the security challenges and concerns associated w...")
• 15:13, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Cloud Security (Created page with "== Cloud Security == '''Cloud Security''' refers to the set of policies, controls, technologies, and best practices designed to protect data, applications, and infrastructure in cloud computing environments from security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks. === Overview === Cloud Security encompasses various aspects of security, including data protection, identity and access management, network security, and compliance, tailored to the unique characteristics and chall...")
• 15:11, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Cloud Encryption (Created page with "== Cloud Controls Matrix == The '''Cloud Controls Matrix''' (CCM) is a cybersecurity framework developed by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) to provide organizations with a standardized set of security controls and best practices for assessing, implementing, and managing security in cloud environments. === Overview === The Cloud Controls Matrix offers a comprehensive catalog of security controls mapped to leading standards, frameworks, and regulations, such as ISO/IE...")
• 15:10, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Cloud Controls Matrix (Created page with "== Cloud Controls Matrix == The '''Cloud Controls Matrix''' (CCM) is a cybersecurity framework developed by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) to provide organizations with a standardized set of security controls and best practices for assessing, implementing, and managing security in cloud environments. === Overview === The Cloud Controls Matrix offers a comprehensive catalog of security controls mapped to leading standards, frameworks, and regulations, such as ISO/IE...")
• 15:09, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Cloud Access Security Broker (Created page with "== Cloud Access Security Broker == A '''Cloud Access Security Broker''' (CASB) is a security solution or service that acts as an intermediary between cloud service users and cloud service providers to enforce security policies, monitor activity, and protect data in cloud environments. === Overview === Cloud Access Security Brokers provide organizations with visibility, control, and security capabilities to manage the use of cloud services and applications, including S...")
• 15:08, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Clickjacking (Created page with "== Clickjacking == '''Clickjacking''' is a malicious technique used by attackers to trick users into clicking on elements of a webpage without their knowledge or consent, often resulting in unintended actions or disclosure of sensitive information. === Overview === Clickjacking involves overlaying or embedding transparent or opaque elements, such as buttons, links, or forms, on top of legitimate web content, making them invisible or partially visible to users. Attacke...")
• 15:05, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Children's Internet Protection Act (Created page with "== Children's Internet Protection Act == The '''Children's Internet Protection Act''' (CIPA) is a United States federal law enacted to address concerns about children's access to harmful or inappropriate online content and to promote internet safety in schools and libraries that receive federal funding for internet access. === Overview === The Children's Internet Protection Act requires schools and libraries that receive federal funding for internet access to implemen...")
• 14:56, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (Created page with "== Children's Online Privacy Protection Act == The '''Children's Online Privacy Protection Act''' (COPPA) is a United States federal law enacted to protect the online privacy and personal information of children under the age of 13. === Overview === The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act aims to regulate the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information from children by commercial websites, online services, and mobile apps. COPPA imposes requirements o...")
• 14:55, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Certificate Revocation List (Created page with "== Certificate Revocation List == A '''Certificate Revocation List''' (CRL) is a digital document maintained by a Certificate Authority (CA) that contains a list of digital certificates that have been revoked or invalidated before their scheduled expiration date. === Overview === Certificate Revocation Lists serve as a mechanism for informing users, applications, and network devices about the status of digital certificates that are no longer trusted or valid due to va...")
• 14:51, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Certificate Pinning (Created page with "== Certificate Pinning == '''Certificate Pinning''' is a security mechanism used to enhance the trust and integrity of SSL/TLS connections by associating a specific digital certificate or public key with a particular domain or service, thereby preventing potential man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and unauthorized certificate substitutions. === Overview === Certificate Pinning helps to mitigate the risk of attacks where an attacker presents a fraudulent or compromised...")
• 14:51, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Certificate Authority (Created page with "== Certificate Authority == A '''Certificate Authority''' (CA) is a trusted entity that issues digital certificates, which are used to authenticate the identity of individuals, organizations, or devices in online communications and transactions. === Overview === Certificate Authorities play a crucial role in establishing trust and security on the Internet by issuing digital certificates that bind cryptographic keys to the identities of entities, such as websites, serv...")
• 14:49, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page California Consumer Privacy Act (Created page with "== California Consumer Privacy Act == The '''California Consumer Privacy Act''' (CCPA) is a state-level data privacy law enacted in California, United States, designed to enhance privacy rights and consumer protections for residents of California. === Overview === The California Consumer Privacy Act establishes new privacy rights, disclosure obligations, and compliance requirements for businesses that collect, process, or share personal information of California resid...")
• 14:45, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Business Email Compromise (Created page with "== Business Email Compromise == '''Business Email Compromise''' (BEC) is a type of cyber attack in which cybercriminals use social engineering techniques to deceive employees, executives, or business partners into transferring funds, sensitive information, or executing fraudulent transactions via compromised email accounts. === Overview === Business Email Compromise attacks typically involve impersonation of trusted individuals, such as company executives, suppliers,...")
• 14:43, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Business Continuity Plan (Created page with "== Business Continuity Plan == A '''Business Continuity Plan''' (BCP) is a comprehensive strategy and set of procedures designed to ensure the continued operation of an organization's critical business functions and processes during and after disruptive events, such as natural disasters, cyber attacks, or other emergencies. === Overview === A Business Continuity Plan outlines the steps and measures that an organization will take to maintain essential operations, servi...")
• 14:38, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Bug Bounty Program (Created page with "== Bug Bounty Program == A '''Bug Bounty Program''' is a crowdsourced cybersecurity initiative that rewards individuals, often referred to as security researchers or ethical hackers, for discovering and responsibly disclosing security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in software, applications, websites, or digital assets. === Overview === Bug Bounty Programs are established by organizations, including technology companies, software developers, financial institutions, an...")
• 14:37, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Brute Force Attack (Created page with "== Brute Force Attack == A '''Brute Force Attack''' is a cybersecurity technique used to gain unauthorized access to a system, account, or encrypted data by systematically trying all possible combinations of passwords or encryption keys until the correct one is found. === Overview === In a Brute Force Attack, an attacker attempts to guess the correct password or decryption key by systematically trying all possible combinations, typically starting with the simplest or...")
• 14:36, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Browser Isolation (Created page with "== Browser Isolation == '''Browser Isolation''' is a cybersecurity approach that separates web browsing activities from the endpoint device by executing web content in a remote, isolated environment, commonly referred to as a sandbox or virtual machine. === Overview === Browser Isolation aims to mitigate the risk of web-based threats, such as malware infections, drive-by downloads, phishing attacks, and zero-day exploits, by isolating potentially malicious web content...")
• 14:34, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Breach (Created page with "== Breach == A '''Breach''' refers to the unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise of sensitive information or systems, resulting in a security incident or violation of data protection and privacy regulations. === Overview === A breach occurs when an attacker gains unauthorized access to an organization's network, systems, or data repositories, either through exploiting vulnerabilities, social engineering tactics, or insider threats. The consequences of a breach...")
• 14:33, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Botnet (Created page with "== Botnet == A '''Botnet''' is a network of interconnected computers, servers, or Internet of Things (IoT) devices that are infected with malicious software, known as bots or zombies, and controlled remotely by a command and control (C&C) infrastructure operated by cybercriminals. === Overview === Botnets are used by cybercriminals to carry out various malicious activities, including: # '''Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks''': Launching coordinated attacks...")
• 14:32, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Blue Team (Created page with "== Blue Team == The '''Blue Team''' refers to the group within an organization responsible for defending against cybersecurity threats, conducting incident response, and maintaining the overall security posture of the organization's systems and networks. === Overview === The Blue Team's primary objective is to protect the organization's assets, including data, networks, and infrastructure, from cyber threats and attacks. This team typically works in collaboration with...")
• 14:30, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Blockchain Security (Created page with "== Blockchain Security == '''Blockchain Security''' encompasses the measures, protocols, and techniques designed to safeguard the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of blockchain networks and their associated data, transactions, and assets. === Overview === Blockchain Security involves: # '''Consensus Mechanisms''': Implementing robust consensus algorithms, such as Proof of Work (PoW), Proof of Stake (PoS), or Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT), to...")
• 14:30, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Blockchain Analysis (Created page with "== Blockchain Analysis == '''Blockchain Analysis''' is the process of examining and interpreting data stored on a blockchain to gain insights into transactions, addresses, and activities related to cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. === Overview === Blockchain Analysis involves: # '''Transaction Analysis''': Analyzing transactions recorded on the blockchain to trace the flow of cryptocurrency funds between addresses, identify patterns of behavior, and de...")
• 14:26, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Block Size (Created page with "== Block Size == '''Block Size''' refers to the fixed length of data blocks used in block ciphers and other cryptographic algorithms during encryption and decryption processes. === Overview === Block Size determines the size of the data blocks that are processed by cryptographic algorithms such as block ciphers. It defines the amount of data that is encrypted or decrypted in a single operation. === Importance === The Block Size is crucial for several reasons: # '''...")
• 13:53, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Block Ciphers (Created page with "== Block Ciphers == '''Block Ciphers''' are cryptographic algorithms that encrypt fixed-size blocks of plaintext data into ciphertext and decrypt ciphertext back into plaintext using a symmetric key. === Overview === Block Ciphers operate by dividing the input data into fixed-size blocks and applying a series of encryption or decryption transformations to each block independently. The transformation depends on the key provided, and the same key is used for both encryp...")
• 13:52, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Blacklisting (Created page with "== Blacklisting == '''Blacklisting''' is a cybersecurity measure used to block or deny access to specific entities, such as IP addresses, domain names, email addresses, or URLs, that are identified as malicious, suspicious, or unwanted based on predefined criteria. === Overview === Blacklisting involves: # '''Identification''': Identifying and monitoring entities, such as IP addresses, domain names, or email addresses, that are associated with malicious activities, s...")
• 13:50, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Black Hat (Created page with "== Black Hat == '''Black Hat''' refers to a type of hacker or cybercriminal who engages in malicious activities, exploits security vulnerabilities, and violates computer security laws and ethical standards for personal gain, financial profit, or malicious intent. === Overview === Black Hat hackers engage in various illegal or unethical activities, including: # '''Malware Development''': Creating and distributing malicious software, such as viruses, worms, Trojans, ra...")
• 13:44, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Biometric Security (Created page with "== Biometric Security == '''Biometric Security''' refers to the use of unique biological characteristics, such as fingerprints, iris patterns, facial features, voice patterns, or hand geometry, to authenticate and verify the identity of individuals. It employs biometric technology to provide secure access control to physical spaces, digital devices, and sensitive information. Biometric security systems are widely used in various domains, including law enforcement, border...")
• 13:43, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Biometric Authentication (Created page with "'''Biometric Authentication''' is a security process that relies on the unique biological characteristics of individuals to verify their identity. It uses physical or behavioral traits, such as fingerprints, iris patterns, facial features, voice patterns, or hand geometry, to authenticate users. Biometric authentication is often employed in access control systems, mobile devices, and computer security systems as a more secure and reliable alternative to traditional authe...")
• 13:41, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Attack Vector (Created page with "== Attack Vector == An '''Attack Vector''' refers to the pathway or means by which an attacker gains unauthorized access to a system, network, or application in order to compromise its security or exploit vulnerabilities. === Overview === Attack Vectors can be categorized into several types: # '''Network-Based Attack Vectors''': Exploiting vulnerabilities or weaknesses in network protocols, services, or infrastructure components to gain unauthorized access or control...")
• 13:39, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Attack Surface Analysis (Created page with "== Attack Surface Analysis == '''Attack Surface Analysis''' is a cybersecurity process used to identify, evaluate, and reduce the potential entry points and exposure points within a system, network, or application that could be exploited by attackers. === Overview === Attack Surface Analysis involves: # '''Asset Identification''': Identifying and cataloging the assets, resources, and components comprising the organization's attack surface, including hardware devices,...")
• 13:36, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Attack Path Mapping (Created page with "== Attack Path Mapping == '''Attack Path Mapping''' is a cybersecurity technique used to identify and visualize the possible paths an attacker may take to compromise a system, network, or organization. === Overview === Attack Path Mapping involves: # '''Asset Identification''': Identifying critical assets, resources, and components within the system or network that are potential targets for attackers, including servers, databases, applications, and sensitive data. #...")
• 13:34, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Asymmetric Algorithm (Created page with "== Asymmetric Algorithm == An '''Asymmetric Algorithm''' is a cryptographic algorithm that uses a pair of keys, namely a public key and a private key, for encryption and decryption operations. === Overview === Asymmetric Algorithms operate as follows: # '''Key Generation''': Generating a pair of mathematically related keys, consisting of a public key and a corresponding private key, using complex mathematical functions and algorithms. # '''Public Key Distribution''':...")
• 13:33, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Application Security (Created page with "== Application Security == '''Application Security''' refers to the measures and practices implemented to protect software applications from security threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). === Overview === Application Security involves: # '''Secure Development Practices''': Incorporating security considerations, best practices, and coding standards into the software development process to prevent security vulnerabi...")
• 13:31, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Application Delivery Controllers (Created page with "== Application Delivery Controllers == '''Application Delivery Controllers''' ('''ADCs''') are networking devices or software solutions designed to optimize the delivery, availability, and security of applications across data centers, cloud environments, and distributed networks. === Overview === Application Delivery Controllers perform the following functions: # '''Load Balancing''': Distributing client requests or traffic evenly across multiple servers, virtual mac...")
• 13:30, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page API Security (Created page with "== API Security == '''API Security''' refers to the measures and practices implemented to protect application programming interfaces (APIs) from unauthorized access, data breaches, and malicious attacks. === Overview === API Security involves: # '''Authentication''': Verifying the identity of API clients, users, or applications requesting access to APIs through authentication mechanisms such as API keys, OAuth tokens, JWT (JSON Web Tokens), or client certificates. #...")
• 13:29, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Antivirus Software (Created page with "== Antivirus Software == '''Antivirus Software''' is a type of software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software (malware) from computer systems, networks, and devices. === Overview === Antivirus Software performs the following functions: # '''Malware Detection''': Scanning files, programs, memory, and system processes for known patterns or signatures of malware, such as viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and adware. # '''Real-Time Protec...")
• 13:26, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Anomaly Detection (Created page with "== Anomaly Detection == '''Anomaly Detection''' is a technique used in data analysis and machine learning to identify patterns, behaviors, or events that deviate from the norm or expected behavior within a dataset. === Overview === Anomaly Detection involves: # '''Data Collection''': Collecting and aggregating data from various sources, such as sensors, logs, or transaction records, to create a dataset for analysis. # '''Pattern Identification''': Analyzing the datas...")
• 13:25, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Algorithm-Specific Generation (Created page with "== Algorithm-Specific Generation == '''Algorithm-Specific Generation''' refers to the process of generating cryptographic keys or parameters using algorithms specifically designed or tailored for a particular cryptographic scheme or protocol. === Overview === Algorithm-Specific Generation involves: # '''Selection''': Choosing a cryptographic algorithm or method suitable for generating keys or parameters based on the requirements, security considerations, and constrai...")
• 13:24, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Adware (Created page with "== Adware == '''Adware''' is a type of software that automatically displays or downloads advertisements on a user's computer or device, often without their consent, with the primary purpose of generating revenue for the software developer or advertiser. === Overview === Adware typically operates by: # '''Displaying Advertisements''': Injecting or displaying advertisements in various forms, such as pop-up ads, banners, sponsored links, or video ads, within web browser...")
• 13:21, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Advanced Threat Protection (Created page with "== Advanced Threat Protection == '''Advanced Threat Protection''' ('''ATP''') refers to a set of security technologies and solutions designed to detect, prevent, and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats and attacks that evade traditional security defenses. === Overview === Advanced Threat Protection encompasses various security capabilities and techniques, including: # '''Behavioral Analysis''': Analyzing the behavior of users, applications, and network traffic to id...")
• 13:20, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Advanced Persistent Threat (Created page with "== Advanced Persistent Threat == An '''Advanced Persistent Threat''' ('''APT''') is a sophisticated and stealthy cyberattack strategy carried out by highly skilled and organized threat actors with the objective of infiltrating and maintaining unauthorized access to targeted systems or networks over an extended period. === Overview === Advanced Persistent Threats typically involve: # '''Surreptitious Access''': Gaining initial access to the target environment through...")
• 13:19, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Advanced Encryption Standard (Created page with "== Advanced Encryption Standard == The '''Advanced Encryption Standard''' ('''AES''') is a symmetric encryption algorithm used to secure sensitive data and communications by encrypting and decrypting information. AES is widely adopted and considered one of the most secure encryption standards available. === Overview === AES operates on blocks of data, with each block typically consisting of 128 bits. It uses a symmetric key cipher, meaning the same key is used for bot...")
• 13:18, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Administrative Metadata (Created page with "== Administrative Metadata == '''Administrative Metadata''' refers to descriptive information that provides details about the management, administration, and maintenance of digital assets, resources, or records within an information system or repository. === Overview === Administrative Metadata serves various administrative purposes, including: # '''Management''': Facilitating the organization, categorization, and classification of digital resources to support effici...")
• 13:16, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Account Takeover (Created page with "== Account Takeover == '''Account Takeover''' (ATO) is a type of cyberattack where an unauthorized individual gains access to a user's online account, such as an email, social media, banking, or e-commerce account, and assumes control over it without the owner's consent. === Overview === Account Takeover typically involves: # '''Credential Theft''': Obtaining the user's login credentials, such as usernames and passwords, through various means, including phishing atta...")
• 13:15, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Access Token (Created page with "== Access Token == An '''Access Token''' is a unique string of characters or credentials that are used to authenticate and authorize a user or application to access specific resources or perform certain actions within a system or service. === Overview === Access Tokens are commonly used in authentication and authorization protocols, such as OAuth and OpenID Connect, to grant permissions and access rights to users or applications without revealing their actual credenti...")
• 12:58, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page File:Penetra-banner-clear.png (Penetra Cybersecurity Logo)
• 12:58, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs uploaded File:Penetra-banner-clear.png (Penetra Cybersecurity Logo)
• 12:51, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page File:Eoc-logo.png (Encyclopedia of Cybersecurity Logo)
• 12:51, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs uploaded File:Eoc-logo.png (Encyclopedia of Cybersecurity Logo)
• 12:36, 5 May 2024 Ccocrick talk contribs created page Category:Cybersecurity (Created page with "= Category: Cybersecurity = Welcome to the '''Cybersecurity''' category, your gateway to a wealth of information on safeguarding digital systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This category serves as a hub for articles related to various aspects of cybersecurity, offering insights into the evolving landscape of digital security and strategies for mitigating cyber risks. == Overview == Cybersecurity is a critical field that encompasses practices, technologies,...")