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ETHICAL HACKING#1
The practice of intentionally probing systems for vulnerabilities, adhering to legal and ethical standards.
VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT#2
A systematic evaluation of systems to identify security weaknesses and recommend mitigation strategies.
NMAP#3
A network scanning tool used to discover hosts and services on a computer network.
NESSUS#4
A comprehensive vulnerability scanner that identifies potential vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
OWASP#5
Open Web Application Security Project, a community focused on improving software security.
THREAT ANALYSIS#6
The process of identifying and evaluating potential threats to an organization's assets.
COMMON VULNERABILITIES#7
Frequent weaknesses found in software, such as buffer overflows or SQL injection flaws.
SCOPING#8
Defining the boundaries and objectives of a vulnerability assessment project.
RISK PRIORITIZATION#9
The process of ranking identified vulnerabilities based on their potential impact and exploitability.
PENETRATION TESTING#10
Simulated cyber attacks to evaluate the security of systems and identify vulnerabilities.
SECURITY POSTURE#11
The overall security status of an organization's networks, systems, and information.
EXPLOITATION#12
The act of taking advantage of a vulnerability to gain unauthorized access or control.
MITIGATION STRATEGIES#13
Actions taken to reduce the severity or impact of identified vulnerabilities.
REPORT WRITING#14
The process of documenting findings from a vulnerability assessment in a clear and structured manner.
STAKEHOLDERS#15
Individuals or groups with an interest in the outcome of a vulnerability assessment, such as management or IT staff.
VULNERABILITY DATABASE#16
A repository of known vulnerabilities, often used for reference in assessments.
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT#17
The process of maintaining systems in a desired, consistent state to minimize vulnerabilities.
SOCIAL ENGINEERING#18
Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information through deception.
INFORMATION SECURITY#19
Protecting information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
CYBERSECURITY#20
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.
SECURITY CONTROLS#21
Safeguards or countermeasures employed to protect systems and data.
VULNERABILITY SCANNING#22
Automated process of identifying security weaknesses in systems and applications.
REMEDIATION#23
The process of fixing vulnerabilities identified during an assessment.
COMPLIANCE#24
Adhering to laws, regulations, and guidelines related to information security.
ANALYSIS#25
The examination and interpretation of data collected during a vulnerability assessment.