IP Spoofing
IP Spoofing: The practice of disguising a device’s IP address to gain unauthorized access to a network or to hide the device’s identity. It is used in cyber-attacks to bypass security measures. Examples include using a fake IP address or using a legitimate IP address without permission.
Intrusion
Intrusion: An act of unauthorized access or entry into a computer system or network. It is used in the context of cyber security to describe attempts by malicious actors to gain access to sensitive data or disrupt normal operations. Examples include hacking, malware, and phishing attacks.
Intrusive monitoring
Intrusive monitoring: The act of closely observing and recording the activities of individuals or groups without their knowledge or consent, typically used for surveillance and intelligence gathering. Examples include wiretapping, hidden cameras, and social media monitoring.
Interrogation
Interrogation: The act of questioning or interrogating someone to obtain information. It is used in law enforcement, intelligence gathering, and other contexts to obtain information from individuals or groups. Examples include police interrogations of suspects and intelligence agencies interrogating captured enemies. Interrogation in another context can also include inspecting authentication and network logs while investigating […]
Interruption window
Interruption window: An interruption window, often referred to as a maintenance window, is a designated time frame set aside for system updates, backups, or other critical tasks that may disrupt normal operations. Planning these windows during off-peak hours minimizes the potential impact on users and business activities.
Intruder
Intruder: An individual or entity that gains or attempts to gain unauthorized access to a system, network, or data. Intruders can originate from both outside and within an organization and may have various motives, including theft of information, disruption of services, or exploitation of resources for illicit activities. Identifying and responding to potential intruders is […]