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EXPLOIT#1

A piece of code or software that takes advantage of a vulnerability to execute unauthorized actions.

VULNERABILITY#2

A weakness in a system that can be exploited to gain unauthorized access or cause harm.

REVERSE ENGINEERING#3

The process of analyzing software to understand its components and functionality, often to identify vulnerabilities.

PENETRATION TESTING#4

Simulated cyber attack on a system to evaluate its security and identify vulnerabilities.

BUFFER OVERFLOW#5

A condition where a program writes more data to a buffer than it can hold, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

SHELLCODE#6

A small piece of code used as the payload in exploits, often used to create a command shell.

CVE (COMMON VULNERABILITIES AND EXPOSURES)#7

A publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerability, providing a reference for security professionals.

DEBUGGING#8

The process of finding and resolving bugs or defects in software or hardware.

EXPLOIT FRAMEWORK#9

A set of tools and libraries designed to facilitate the development and execution of exploits.

FUZZING#10

An automated testing technique that involves inputting random data to identify vulnerabilities.

RAT (REMOTE ACCESS TROJAN)#11

Malware that provides unauthorized remote access to a victim's computer.

SOC (SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER)#12

A centralized unit that deals with security issues on an organizational and technical level.

ETHICAL HACKING#13

The practice of intentionally probing systems for vulnerabilities to improve security.

VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT#14

A systematic review of security weaknesses in an information system.

EXPLOITATION TECHNIQUES#15

Methods used to take advantage of vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access.

SECURITY ADVISORY#16

A notice issued to inform users about vulnerabilities and recommended mitigations.

THREAT MODELING#17

The process of identifying and prioritizing potential threats to a system.

PATCH MANAGEMENT#18

The process of managing updates to software to fix vulnerabilities.

INJECTION ATTACK#19

An attack where malicious code is inserted into a program to manipulate its execution.

MALWARE#20

Malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to systems.

SOCIAL ENGINEERING#21

Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information.

NETWORK PROTOCOLS#22

Rules that determine how data is transmitted over a network.

SECURITY CONTROLS#23

Measures implemented to mitigate security risks and protect assets.

RISK ASSESSMENT#24

The process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating risks to an organization's assets.

SECURITY INCIDENT RESPONSE#25

The process of responding to and managing a security breach or attack.