Bar code
Bar code: A series of parallel lines or bars of varying widths that represent data in a machine-readable format. It is commonly used to identify and track products, documents, or other objects in a variety of industries, including retail, healthcare, and logistics. Examples include the barcodes found on retail products, patient identification wristbands in hospitals, […]
Authenticity
Authenticity: The assurance that a message, transaction, or data origin is indeed from the source it claims to be. Ensuring authenticity is crucial in preventing activities such as phishing, identity theft, and forgery. Techniques used to maintain authenticity include digital signatures and certificates, encryption, and watermarking.
Authenticode
Authenticode: A digital signature technology used to verify the authenticity and integrity of software. It uses a certificate issued by a trusted third-party to ensure that the software has not been tampered with and comes from a legitimate source. For example, when downloading a software update, Authenticode may be used to verify that the update […]
Authorization
Authorization: The process of determining what permissions an authenticated user has access to. It’s the step that follows authentication – once the system confirms the user’s identity, it then determines what resources, data, or areas the user can access or manipulate based on predefined policies or rules.
Automated patch management
Automated patch management: The process where software updates are identified, acquired, and applied to systems automatically, without the need for human intervention. This procedure is critical in maintaining system security as it ensures that vulnerabilities are quickly addressed, reducing the window of opportunity for malicious actors to exploit known weaknesses.
Autonomous system (AS)
Autonomous system (AS): A collection of connected networks under a single administrative control that uses internet routing protocols to manage traffic both internally and to other networks. Each AS is identified by a unique Autonomous System Number (ASN) used in routing decisions.