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.
SQL injection
SQL Injection: A method of attack where an attacker inserts or manipulates SQL queries through user input fields to execute unauthorized SQL commands. This is a critical security concern in databases, as it can lead to unauthorized access, data retrieval, or data manipulation. Examples include using SQL code in login forms to bypass authentication or […]
Stack memory
Stack memory: A type of memory used by a computer’s central processing unit (CPU) to store and manage data. It is used in computer programming to store temporary data and manage function calls. Examples include storing local variables and function parameters and managing the order in which functions are executed.