Client-side validation
Client-side validation: The verification of data on the client side of a client-server interaction, usually before the data is sent to the server. This can include ensuring form fields are filled out correctly, input matches expected formats, and other checks. While enhancing user experience by providing immediate feedback, it must not be the sole method […]
Ciphertext-only attack
Ciphertext-only attack: A type of attack where an attacker only has access to the ciphertext of a message or data and not the plaintext or the key used to encrypt it. This type of attack is often used to test the security of a cipher algorithm or to try to break the encryption. Examples include […]
Clipping Level
Clipping Level: In the context of security, a threshold at which a system begins to take notice of or log certain user activities, typically to detect potential unauthorized actions or policy violations. For example, setting a clipping level for incorrect password attempts might involve the system recording or alerting administrators after a certain number of […]
Circuit-Level Gateway Firewall
Circuit-Level Gateway Firewall: A firewall that operates at the session layer of the OSI model. It manages connections between internal and external networks by creating virtual circuits, hiding and protecting the internal network’s details and enabling secure communication.
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 […]