File-Level Encryption
File-Level Encryption: A method of data protection where individual files or directories are encrypted by the file system itself. This form of encryption is highly flexible, allowing users to select exactly which data to encrypt and to manage access on a file-by-file basis. As a result, even if the physical media on which the files […]
Extreme Programming (XP)
Extreme Programming (XP): A software development methodology that is intended to improve software quality and responsiveness to changing customer requirements. As a type of agile software development, XP advocates frequent “releases” in short development cycles, which are intended to improve productivity and introduce checkpoints where new customer requirements can be adopted. Key practices include pair […]
Fallback Procedures
Fallback Procedures: Predetermined plans designed to help an organization maintain or quickly resume mission-critical functions in the event of an interruption or failure. The fallback procedures come into play when normal processes cannot continue and often involve the use of redundant systems, backups, or alternative methods to continue operations until normal conditions are restored.
Fall-through Logic
Fall-through Logic: In programming, fall-through logic occurs in switch-case statements where the absence of a break statement causes the execution to continue from one case into the subsequent case. It’s intentional in certain programming scenarios but should be used cautiously to prevent logic errors. In security, careful design is required to avoid unintended actions from […]
False Negative
False Negative: An instance in system monitoring or threat detection where a genuine problem, such as a security breach, system failure, or malicious activity, goes unnoticed. A false negative essentially means the system failed to recognize and alert a real issue, which is highly concerning as it can lead to significant damage or security compromises […]
False Positive
False Positive: A system mistakenly flags benign or normal activity as suspicious or malicious. While this doesn’t pose a direct threat, a high number of false positives can lead to alert fatigue, which is when genuine alerts are ignored due to a large number of false alarms, potentially leading to overlooked real threats.