Cybersecurity – The practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from attacks.
Threat – A potential cause of an unwanted incident.
Vulnerability – A weakness that can be exploited by a threat actor.
Exploit – A method or tool used to take advantage of a vulnerability.
Malware – Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or disrupt systems.
Phishing – A form of social engineering attack to steal credentials or sensitive info.
Firewall – A network security device that filters traffic.
IDS/IPS – Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems that monitor suspicious activities.
Incident Response – A structured approach to handling and mitigating cyber incidents.