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    This document provides definitions for 10 common cybersecurity terms: phishing, VPN, backdoor, keylogger, SSL, 2FA, FIDO, dark web, WAF, and SECaaS. Phishing involves spoofing websites to steal user information, while a VPN protects privacy on unsafe networks. A backdoor bypasses security, and a keylogger tracks keyboard inputs. SSL and HTTPS ensure encrypted website connections. 2FA and FIDO provide multi-factor authentication using devices. The dark web is only accessible through special software and anonymizes users. A WAF filters web application traffic for threats. And SECaaS offers security services by subscription.

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    This document provides definitions for 10 common cybersecurity terms: phishing, VPN, backdoor, keylogger, SSL, 2FA, FIDO, dark web, WAF, and SECaaS. Phishing involves spoofing websites to steal user information, while a VPN protects privacy on unsafe networks. A backdoor bypasses security, and a keylogger tracks keyboard inputs. SSL and HTTPS ensure encrypted website connections. 2FA and FIDO provide multi-factor authentication using devices. The dark web is only accessible through special software and anonymizes users. A WAF filters web application traffic for threats. And SECaaS offers security services by subscription.

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    HOW TO SPEAK

    CYBERSECURITY
    EXPERT
    TOP 10 LINGOES YOU NEED TO KNOW

    Within the context of cybersecurity, certain jargons are making their way
    into mainstream conversations. Penta Security laid out our top 10
    cybersecurity lingoes that might come in handy for you!

    Phishing VPN
    The word is spelled 'phishing' Virtual Private Network which
    instead of 'fishing', a reference to ensures privacy and security when
    phones, which are originally users access unsafe networks and
    targets of hacking in the 1970s. want encrypted connections.
    : Spoofing websites : Hiding IP addresses

    Backdoor Keylogger
    One of the ways to intrude a Spyware or monitoring software
    network by paving a secret that keeps track of every key typed
    pathway into the system. on your keyboard
    : Bypassing existing security : Gaining access to confidential
    mechanisms information

    SSL 2FA
    Secure Socket Layer ensures a Two-factor Authentication is an
    secure, encrypted connection authentication method where the
    between a browser and a server proof of a user's identity is gained
    so that only intended recipient can by two independent sources.
    see the sensitive information. : Biometric authentications
    : URLs with HTTPS

    FIDO
    A set of security specifications
    supporting multi-factor
    authentication and public-key
    cryptography.
    : 2FA or authorized devices (USB)

    Dark Web
    A part of the World Wide Web that
    is only accessible by installing
    special software. Users and
    operators remain anonymous.
    : Haven for illegal activities

    WAF
    Web Application Firewall that filters,
    monitors, and blocks traffic coming
    to and from a web application.
    Prevents most attacks targeting the
    application layer.
    : Blocks malicious traffic and threats

    SECaaS
    Security-as-a-Service, where
    security services are provided on a
    subscription basis.
    : WAF as a Service for SMEs

    pentasecurity.com

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