Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)
Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR): A method for allocating IP addresses and routing Internet Protocol packets. It effectively replaced the previous system based on classes (Class A, B, and C) and allows for more efficient and flexible allocation of IP addresses. CIDR notation is a compact representation of an IP address and its associated routing prefix, […]
Chosen-ciphertext attack
Chosen-ciphertext attack: In a chosen-ciphertext attack, the attacker has access to a ciphertext (encrypted message) and is able to manipulate it in some way to try and derive the plaintext (original message). For example, the attacker may try to modify the ciphertext and see how the resulting decryption changes in order to learn more about […]
CLASSPATH
CLASSPATH: An environment variable in Java programming that tells the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and Java technology-based applications where to find class libraries, including user-defined class libraries. This is crucial for the execution of Java applications, as CLASSPATH can be set to point to the directories where related class files are stored.
Chosen-plaintext attack
Chosen-plaintext attack: A method used in cryptanalysis where the attacker can choose arbitrary plaintexts to be encrypted and obtains the corresponding ciphertexts. This capability allows the attacker to gather information that may reveal the encryption key or algorithm characteristics, enhancing their ability to perform further attacks or decode messages.
Clean Desk Policy
Clean Desk Policy: A corporate directive that specifies how employees should leave their working space when they aren’t there. This policy aims to protect sensitive information by ensuring that all papers, sticky notes, flash drives, and other information storage devices are properly stored away and secured when not in immediate use. It also includes shutting […]
CI/CD Environments
CI/CD Environments: CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment. Continuous Integration involves integrating changes from different contributors into a central repository frequently, which encourages catching integration bugs early. Continuous Delivery/Deployment involves automating the release process to get validated changes deployed to production quickly and sustainably. From a security perspective, CI/CD environments should be set […]