Vulnerability
Vulnerability: A weakness or flaw in a system that can be exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access or cause damage. These vulnerabilities can stem from a variety of sources, including software bugs, hardware defects, configuration errors, or poor security practices, and pose a potential risk to the system’s security and integrity.
Walk-through
Walk-through: A methodical review process where a team assesses the effectiveness and completeness of a Disaster Recovery (DR) or Business Continuity Plan (BCP). Participants step through the plan in detail to identify any gaps or issues and to ensure that all necessary steps are understood and actionable in the event of a real disaster or […]
Warm site
Warm site: A disaster recovery option between a hot site and a cold site, a warm site provides a location equipped with the necessary infrastructure and connectivity but not the active hardware or data required for immediate operation. Organizations use warm sites to expedite recovery time following a disruption, as they can quickly be equipped […]
Watering hole attack
Watering hole attack: An attack where attackers seek to compromise a specific group of individuals by infecting websites that members of the group are known to visit. The goal is to infect a targeted user’s computer and gain access to the network at the targeted user’s place of employment.
Web hosting
Web hosting: A service that enables organizations and individuals to post a website or web page onto the internet. A web host, or web hosting service provider, provides the technologies and services necessary for the website or webpage to be viewed on the internet.
Web proxy
Web proxy: An intermediary that sits between a user’s device and the internet, intercepting requests and responses, often to provide functionalities like caching, security, or anonymity. It can be used to control, accelerate, or secure internet navigation, and can also mask the user’s original IP address.