Trusted Computing Base (TCB)
Trusted Computing Base (TCB): The collection of all hardware, firmware, and software components within a system that are critical to its security. The TCB provides a foundation of trust for a system by ensuring that enforced security policies are adhered to and that the system operates in a predictable and secure manner.
Trusted List (Trust Store)
Trusted List (Trust Store): A repository within a computer system or application that stores trusted certificates from certificate authorities (CAs). Trust stores help verify the authenticity of digital certificates and establish secure connections through SSL/TLS protocols.
Training and awareness
Training and awareness: The process of educating and informing employees about security best practices and policies in order to prevent security incidents and protect sensitive information. Examples -conducting regular security training sessions for employees and implementing a security awareness program for new hires.
Transaction log
Transaction log: A record of all transactions that have been executed in a database system. It is used to recover from system failures and to replicate data across multiple systems. Examples -transaction log file in Microsoft SQL Server, transaction log entries in MySQL, transaction log entries in Oracle Database
Transaction
Transaction: A single logical unit of work in data processing that must be completed entirely or not at all to ensure data consistency and integrity. Transactions are critical in fields like finance, where they capture a change in status between parties, ensuring that all associated tasks either succeed or fail together. Ensuring the security of […]
Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) Attack
Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) Attack: A security exploit that takes advantage of the timing window between checking a condition (like a file’s attributes) and using it (opening the file). Attackers exploit this window to manipulate conditions and gain unauthorized access or perform illicit actions, challenging systems to ensure a consistent state between verification and action.