Hardening
Hardening: The process of securing a system by reducing its vulnerability to attack. This is often done by disabling unnecessary services, applying security patches, and using firewalls and intrusion detection systems. It is used in cybersecurity to protect systems from unauthorized access. Examples include disabling unneeded network ports, implementing access controls, and regularly updating software.
Hardware Security Module (HSM)
Hardware Security Module (HSM): A physical device designed to securely generate, store, and manage cryptographic keys used to protect sensitive data and ensure cryptographic operations’ integrity. Examples include smart cards and USB security tokens.
Geocast
Geocast: The process of sending a message or data to a specific geographic location or group of locations. It is commonly used in networking to send targeted information to a specific group of devices within a specific geographic area. Examples include sending weather alerts to devices within a specific zip code or sending traffic updates […]
Foreign Key
Foreign Key: In databases, a foreign key is a column or set of columns in a relational database table that provides a link between data in two tables. It refers to the primary key of another table, establishing a relationship between the two tables and enforcing referential integrity. The foreign key identifies a column or […]
Fourth-generation language (4GL)
Fourth-generation language (4GL): These are types of programming languages that are more abstract and closer to human language compared to third-generation languages. 4GLs often focus on reducing programming effort and specificity and are geared towards solving business problems or database querying. Examples include SQL (Structured Query Language) for database interactions, ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) […]
Fraggle Attack
Fraggle Attack: A Fraggle attack is a type of denial of service (DoS) attack that targets a network by sending a large amount of spoofed UDP traffic to the network’s broadcast address. Each packet prompts devices to respond, creating a flood of traffic that can overload and disrupt services. This exploit takes advantage of the […]