Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): A service that acts as a gatekeeper, allowing organizations to extend their security policies beyond their own infrastructure to cloud services. It sits between the cloud service user and cloud applications and can enforce security policies such as authentication, single sign-on, and more. By providing visibility into and control over […]
Circuit-switched network
Circuit-switched network: A type of network where a dedicated communication path is established between two devices before they start communicating. This path, or circuit, remains open for the duration of the communication session and is then terminated or “switched” once the session ends. Such networks are traditionally used for telephone communications, where a direct and […]
Cloud auditing and compliance
Cloud auditing and compliance: The systematic evaluation of cloud-based systems and services to ensure that they meet regulatory and organizational security policies. This process helps verify that data is being handled in a manner that meets various compliance standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2, and can involve both automated scans and manual reviews. […]
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
The CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) is a highly respected certification in the field of information security management, CISM is the benchmark for individuals overseeing an organization’s information security. Offered by ISACA, it is tailored for those responsible for managing, designing, and overseeing an enterprise’s information security. There are currently over 36,162 open CISM jobs […]
Clark-Wilson Model
Clark-Wilson Model: A security model focused on maintaining data integrity by enforcing a transaction-based approach. It ensures that users can only execute transactions for which they are authorized, and each transaction must maintain the system’s integrity by transforming data from one consistent state to another. The model also requires auditing of these transactions to provide […]
Class Loader
Class Loader: In the context of programming languages like Java, a class loader is part of the runtime environment, responsible for finding and loading class files as required by the program. It plays a crucial role in Java’s security model, as it’s responsible for loading (or linking) classes in a secure manner from local file […]