Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) Attack
Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) Attack: A security exploit that takes advantage of the timing window between checking a condition (like a file’s attributes) and using it (opening the file). Attackers exploit this window to manipulate conditions and gain unauthorized access or perform illicit actions, challenging systems to ensure a consistent state between verification and action.
Training and awareness in Disaster Recovery (DR)
Training and awareness in Disaster Recovery (DR): The process of preparing employees and stakeholders for potential disasters and providing them with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively in the event of a disaster. Examples -conducting disaster recovery drills and simulations and providing employees with training on how to use backup and recovery systems.
Transaction log
Transaction log: A record of all transactions that have been executed in a database system. It is used to recover from system failures and to replicate data across multiple systems. Examples -transaction log file in Microsoft SQL Server, transaction log entries in MySQL, transaction log entries in Oracle Database
Transaction
Transaction: A single logical unit of work in data processing that must be completed entirely or not at all to ensure data consistency and integrity. Transactions are critical in fields like finance, where they capture a change in status between parties, ensuring that all associated tasks either succeed or fail together. Ensuring the security of […]
Threat agent
Threat agent: An entity or actor that poses a potential risk to an organization’s security by exploiting vulnerabilities to cause harm or disruption. Threat agents can be individuals, groups, external entities, or environmental factors that could initiate or conduct an attack.
Threat hunting
Threat hunting: The proactive search for signs of malicious activity within a system or network that haven’t been detected by traditional security solutions. It involves using analytics and threat intelligence to identify abnormalities or indicators of compromise, helping to uncover stealthy, advanced threats that may have bypassed initial security defenses.