Masqueraders
Masqueraders: Individuals who pretend to be another user or entity to gain unauthorized access to systems or data. They might employ a range of techniques, from simple password guessing to sophisticated social engineering, in order to mislead systems or people into granting them access. Masquerading is a significant threat to both the integrity and confidentiality […]
Master Boot Record (MBR)
Master Boot Record (MBR): The first sector of a hard drive that contains the bootloader program and the partition table. It is used to boot the operating system on a computer. Examples -A computer’s BIOS uses the MBR to boot the operating system, a bootable USB drive contains an MBR, and a disk repair utility […]
Mathematical Attack
Mathematical Attack: A method used to decipher encrypted data by exploiting weaknesses in the mathematical algorithms used in the encryption process. This method relies on computational techniques and mathematical theories, such as factoring large numbers or calculating discrete logarithms, to reverse-engineer or break the encryption algorithm and gain access to the encrypted data.
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) or Mean Time To Failure (MTTF)
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) or Mean Time To Failure (MTTF): Measures of reliability typically used in the context of hardware or systems. MTBF is the average time between system breakdowns or failures, while MTTF refers to the average time it takes for a non-repairable system or component to fail. Both metrics are crucial in […]
Mean Time to Detect (MTTD)
Mean Time to Detect (MTTD): The average time it takes to identify an issue or anomaly within a system or network, often a security incident or breach. Shorter MTTD values are preferred as they allow for quicker incident response, minimizing potential damage or disruption. It’s an important metric for monitoring system health and the effectiveness […]
Mean Time To Repair/Restore (MTTR)
Mean Time To Repair/Restore (MTTR): The average time it takes to repair a faulty component or restore a system to full functionality after an outage. It’s a valuable metric in evaluating the efficiency of repair processes, and a shorter MTTR generally correlates with decreased downtime and improved system availability.