Attacker
An Attacker is an individual, group, organization, or government that executes an attack. Not to be confused with a vulnerability. An attack in the physical world might be someone who …
Data Breach
A Data Breach is the unauthorized movement or disclosure of sensitive information to a party, usually outside the organization, that is not authorized to have or see the information. What …
Hash Value
A Hash Value is a numeric value resulting from a mathematical algorithm applied to a set of data such as a file. A common hash value is called the MD5 …
Incident
An incident is an occurrence that actually or potentially results in adverse consequences to (adverse effects on) (poses a threat to) an information system or the information that the system …
Information and Communication(s) Technology
Information and Communication(s) Technology (ICT) is any information technology, equipment, or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment that processes, transmits, receives, or interchanges data or information. What Does This Mean …
Malicious Code
Secure your business with CyberHoot Today!!! Sign Up Now Malicious Code is harmful computer code or web script designed to create system vulnerabilities leading to backdoors, security breaches, information/data theft, …
Active Attack
An Active Attack is a network exploit where hackers strive to change or exfiltrate data on the target’s network or device. There are several different types of active attacks or …
Industrial Control System
An Industrial Control System is an information system used to control industrial processes such as manufacturing, product handling, production, and distribution or to control infrastructure assets. What Does This Mean …
Public Key Cryptography
Public Key Cryptography is technically known as asymmetric encryption, is a cryptographic system that uses pairs of keys: public keys which may be disseminated widely, and private keys which are known only to the owner. The …