Resource Encapsulation (in IT)
Resource Encapsulation (in IT): The practice of isolating resources and controlling access to them through strict interfaces or APIs. This helps ensure that only authorized processes or users can interact with sensitive data or system components, enhancing security and stability.
Responsible disclosure
Responsible disclosure: A principle that promotes the ethical reporting of security vulnerabilities. Under this principle, when someone discovers a security vulnerability, they should privately notify the relevant entity, providing them adequate time to rectify the issue before disclosing the vulnerability to the public. This practice helps to prevent potential exploitation of the vulnerability by malicious […]
Restricted interface
Restricted interface: A security principle that advocates for limiting the exposure of the working of a system. It involves providing only the necessary features and functionalities needed to fulfill specific tasks, thereby reducing the attack surface and limiting the potential for misuse. By restricting the functionality and information available, the scope for errors or security […]
Restrictive defaults
Restrictive defaults: A security principle that advocates for configuring systems with the most secure settings by default. This approach limits access and permissions to the minimum necessary, requiring explicit granting of additional access by users or administrators to ensure security and prevent unintended access or breaches.
Return-Oriented Programming (ROP) Attacks
Return-Oriented Programming (ROP) Attacks: A sophisticated attack that manipulates how a program uses its control flow by executing existing code sequences, known as gadgets, found in a system’s memory. This technique avoids direct code injection, making it a stealthy way to execute arbitrary operations, and is commonly used to circumvent non-executable memory protections.
Reverse engineering
Reverse engineering: The process of analyzing and deconstructing a product or system to understand its design and functionality. It is often used in the software industry to understand how a program or application works and to identify vulnerabilities or potential improvements. Examples include analyzing a competitor’s product to understand its features and capabilities or studying […]