CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
The CISSP is the most in-demand IT/Cybersecurity certification, the CISSP is golden standard. It is offered by ISC2 and is designed for experienced security practitioners, managers, and executives who want to demonstrate their knowledge across a wide array of security practices and principles. There are currently over 74,228 open CISSP jobs in the US. (More […]
Whaling
Whaling: A type of social engineering attack that specifically targets high-level executives or other significant individuals within an organization to gain access to sensitive information or manipulate decisions. Examples include spear phishing, pretexting, and baiting.
White box testing
White box testing: Also referred to as crystal-box testing or clear-box testing, is a method of software testing where the tester has full visibility of the internal workings of the software, including the code structure, algorithms, and logic. The tests are based on coverage of code statements, branches, paths, and conditions and are used to […]
White box
White box: In a white box context, all internal structures, designs, and implementations are fully visible and accessible. This term is often used in reference to types of testing where complete knowledge of the system is available. For instance, white box testing involves thorough testing of software components based on the understanding of the underlying […]
Variable sampling
Variable sampling: A statistical analysis method where a subset of data from a larger population is examined to draw conclusions about the larger set. In the context of system auditing and security, variable sampling might be used to analyze patterns of behavior, detect anomalies, and identify potential threats or vulnerabilities. The goal is to uncover […]
Unit test
Unit test: A method of testing individual components of a system to ensure that they are functioning correctly. It verifies that each component, such as a function or a method in a codebase, behaves as expected when given a specific input.