Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs)
Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs): Modular files containing code and data that can be used by multiple applications simultaneously. DLLs allow for code reuse, modularization, and memory efficiency as the same library can serve multiple applications, reducing the need for redundant code. Their misuse or manipulation could lead to potential security vulnerabilities such as DLL hijacking […]
DevOps
DevOps: A methodology that combines software development (Dev) and operations (Ops) with the aim of reducing the system development life cycle while delivering high-quality software and improving operational performance. DevOps fosters continuous integration, continuous deployment, and continuous monitoring in software development and operations, enabling quicker responses to changes and problems.
Discovery sampling
Discovery sampling: A method used in statistics, auditing, and research to select a representative subset from a larger population, facilitating the estimation of overall population characteristics. It allows for inferences about the whole by examining a portion, commonly applied in selecting transaction samples for testing, records for review, or customers for surveys.
DevSecOps
DevSecOps: An extension of the DevOps methodology, this approach integrates security into the development and operation processes. It advocates for security considerations and controls to be included from the initial stages of software development rather than being an afterthought or standalone phase. It underscores a “security as code” culture with ongoing, flexible collaboration between release […]
Disk Mirroring
Disk Mirroring: A technique used to protect data by duplicating it onto two or more disks. By writing the same data to a pair of storage devices, an exact copy, or mirror, is created. This strategy allows for data consistency and instant data recovery in case of a single disk failure, thereby ensuring high availability […]
DFDs (Data Flow Diagrams)
DFDs (Data Flow Diagrams): Graphical representations of the flow of data through an information system. They map out the data inputs, processing steps, data storage, and output processes involved in handling data. DFDs are used for system analysis and design and can help in understanding the complexities of systems, ensuring that all components are well-integrated […]