Single Factor Authentication (SFA)
Single Factor Authentication (SFA): A security measure that requires only one form of authentication, such as a password or biometric, to access a system or service. Examples include using a password to log into a website or a fingerprint to unlock a phone.
Security champions
Security champions: Individuals within an organization who are responsible for promoting and advocating for security best practices. They may educate employees on security policies and procedures and help to identify and address potential vulnerabilities. For example, a security champion at a company may lead training sessions on password management, or a security champion at a […]
Security testing
Security testing: The evaluation of a system or network’s resilience against potential security threats and vulnerabilities. It assesses the system’s ability to resist unauthorized access, handle unexpected inputs without failing, maintain data privacy, and ensure business continuity. Examples include penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and security auditing, with the goal of identifying weak spots that could […]
Security controls
Security controls: Measures and protocols are put in place to protect an organization or system from security threats and vulnerabilities. It is used to prevent security breaches and maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and resources. Examples of security controls include firewalls, access controls, and intrusion detection systems.
Security through Obscurity
Security through Obscurity: A criticized practice that relies on keeping security mechanisms secret as the main method of protection. It is generally considered inadequate because once the obscurity is bypassed, there are no other defenses. Effective security should not depend solely on the secrecy of its implementation but rather on robust, tested, and transparent methods. […]
Security Design
Security Design: The process and practice of planning and creating systems, applications, and infrastructure with security as a central concern. Security design encompasses a range of activities, from the initial conceptualization of a system to detailed architecture and implementation. It involves identifying potential threats, defining security requirements, and selecting appropriate security controls to mitigate risks […]