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Definition: FQDN HijackingFQDN Hijacking refers to a malicious attack where an attacker takes control of a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) by redirecting the domain’s

Definition: Spear Phishing AttackA spear phishing attack is a highly targeted form of phishing attack where cybercriminals personalize their deceptive emails or messages to a

Definition: Virtual Secure Mode (VSM)Virtual Secure Mode (VSM) is a security feature in modern computing that isolates sensitive processes, such as credential management and encryption

Definition: Memory ForensicsMemory forensics is the process of analyzing a computer’s memory (RAM) to collect and investigate data for signs of malicious activity, system intrusions,

Definition: Attack Surface ReductionAttack Surface Reduction (ASR) refers to the practice of minimizing the number of potential entry points available to attackers within a system,

Definition: User Provisioning SoftwareUser Provisioning Software is a system or tool used to create, manage, and maintain user accounts across various IT systems and applications.

Definition: Boot Sector VirusA Boot Sector Virus is a type of malware that infects the boot sector of a storage device, such as a hard

Definition: Password StrengthPassword strength refers to the measure of how resistant a password is to being guessed, hacked, or cracked by malicious attempts. A strong

Definition: Data Rights ManagementData Rights Management (DRM) refers to a set of policies, technologies, and practices used to control and manage access to data. It

Definition: Red Team ExercisesRed Team Exercises are simulated cyberattacks designed to test the defenses, response strategies, and overall security of an organization. These exercises involve

Definition: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to trick users into performing actions they do

Definition: LUN MaskingLUN (Logical Unit Number) Masking is a security feature used in storage area networks (SANs) to control which servers, also known as initiators,

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