Coaxial Cable
Coaxial Cable: A type of electrical cable consisting of a central conductor surrounded by an insulating layer over which a metallic shield is placed. This construction is then enclosed in an outer insulating layer. Coaxial cables are used to transmit data, video, and voice communications, they are known for their ability to shield signals from […]
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
Common Gateway Interface (CGI): A standard that enables web servers to execute an external program, often a script, to generate dynamic web content. It acts as the interface between the web server and the program that generates the web page content. While CGI scripts can provide powerful functionality, they can also introduce security risks if […]
CODASYL (Conference on Data Systems Languages)
CODASYL (Conference on Data Systems Languages): A consortium formed in the late 1950s that significantly contributed to the development of database management systems and the COBOL programming language. CODASYL introduced the network database model, laying the groundwork for future relational models, and its innovations were extensively applied in business contexts.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE): A publicly available, free-to-use list of reported vulnerabilities in software and firmware. Each CVE entry includes an identification number, a description, and at least one public reference. Maintained by the MITRE Corporation, CVE provides a standardized method for sharing information about vulnerabilities, allowing organizations to better protect their systems against […]
Code analysis tools
Code analysis tools: Software utilities that scan application code to identify potential security vulnerabilities, programming errors, and adherence to coding standards and best practices. These tools are critical in improving the quality of software by detecting flaws early in the development lifecycle, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities being exploited, and minimizing the cost of remediation.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS): A universally open and standardized method for rating IT vulnerabilities. CVSS helps organizations prioritize their responses to system vulnerabilities by offering a calculated score between 0 and 10 based on factors such as the complexity of exploiting a vulnerability, whether it requires local or network access, and what kind of […]