Simple failover
Simple failover: A disaster recovery strategy where a backup system is automatically activated to take over the operations of a primary system during a failure or outage, ensuring continued availability and minimizing downtime. This approach is often used for systems with single points of failure, like web servers or database servers.
Session fixation
Session fixation: A type of attack where an attacker manipulates the session identifier, or “session ID,” of a user’s session to gain unauthorized access to their account. It is often used in web-based attacks, where the attacker may trick a user into using a compromised session ID. For instance, an attacker may send a user […]
Simple Security Property
Simple Security Property: In the Bell-LaPadula (BLP) security model, this property ensures confidentiality by prohibiting a subject (user or process) from reading data at a higher security level than their clearance, known as the “no-read-up” rule.
Session hijacking
Session hijacking: An attack where an intruder takes over a valid session between a user and a system. The attacker exploits vulnerabilities in the session management, such as weak session IDs or unprotected network traffic, to impersonate the user. Once control is gained, the attacker can perform actions as the authenticated user, potentially leading to […]
Simulation test
Simulation test: A process where a model of a system is created to analyze the potential behavior and performance of that system under different conditions. It allows for the testing of various scenarios, including stress scenarios and those that are challenging or costly to reproduce in real environments. In a security context, simulation tests can […]
Session key
Session key: A temporary encryption key used for secure communication between two parties during a single session. It is used in cryptography to provide secure communication without the need for long-term keys. Examples include the use of session keys in SSL/TLS communications and in SSH connections.