Take-Grant Model
Take-Grant Model: A formal model used to understand how permission and rights can be transferred between subjects in a system based on a set of rules for ‘taking’ and ‘granting’ these rights. While not typically deployed in practical systems, it aids in the conceptual understanding of access rights propagation.
Tampering
Tampering: The act of deliberately altering or damaging a system or device without authorization. It is a common security concern, especially in the context of information technology, where tampering can lead to data breaches or loss of integrity. Examples include modifying a computer program to gain unauthorized access to a system or tampering with a […]
Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP)
Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP): A computer architecture that enables two or more identical processors to connect and share a single, coherent view of the main memory. SMP systems can process multiple tasks simultaneously, improving performance and reliability.
Structured programming
Structured programming: A paradigm of designing programs where the flow of control is governed by structured blocks, typically using sequences, selections, and loops. The main aim of structured programming is to enhance the clarity, quality, and development time of a computer program by making use of subroutines, loop control structures, and block structures. Its principles […]
Structured Query Language (SQL) Injection Attack
Structured Query Language (SQL) Injection Attack: A type of cyber-attack that exploits vulnerabilities in a website’s database by injecting malicious SQL code. It is used to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify or delete it, or create new user accounts with elevated privileges. Examples of SQL injection attacks include inserting a malicious query into […]
Structured query language (SQL)
Structured query language (SQL): A programming language used for managing and manipulating data in relational databases. It is used in many industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail, to store and retrieve data from databases. Examples include using SQL to query a customer database for information, to update account balances in a financial system, or to […]