Storage segmentation
Storage segmentation: The practice of dividing storage resources into separate segments to improve efficiency, enhance performance, and increase security. By separating data, systems can reduce the risk of unauthorized access or data corruption since each segment is isolated from the others. This practice can also help with load balancing and improve overall system performance.
Stream cipher
Stream cipher: A method of encryption where each bit or byte of plaintext is combined with a pseudorandom cipher digit stream, typically using a bitwise exclusive-or (XOR) operation. This encryption method provides high speed and hardware efficiency. However, because of the linearity of the XOR operation, it is critical that the same sequence is not […]
STRIDE Model
STRIDE Model: A threat modeling methodology used to identify potential security risks associated with a system or application. The acronym STRIDE stands for Spoofing, Tampering, Repudiation, Information Disclosure, Denial of Service, and Elevation of Privilege. Each of these represents a class of threat that the model helps to identify, enabling the development of mitigation strategies […]
Strong authentication
Strong authentication: A security control that uses multiple factors to verify a user’s identity. It is used in access control to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive systems or data. Examples of strong authentication include using a combination of something the user knows (a password), something the user has (a security token or key), and something […]
Strongly typed programming languages
Strongly typed programming languages: Languages that enforce strict rules for data types, requiring variables to be declared with a specific type and restricting operations to valid ones for that type. Examples include C, C++, and Java.
Spyware
Spyware: A type of malicious software that covertly collects information about a user or organization without consent, often for personal or financial gain. Spyware can monitor and capture keystrokes, web browsing history, passwords, and other sensitive data. Anti-spyware tools and best practices in cybersecurity hygiene are essential to protect against such invasive software.