The FREE Cybersecurity Glossary by Thor Pedersen!

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.

Invalidated redirects and forwards: A security vulnerability that allows attackers to redirect users to unintended destinations, potentially leading them to malicious websites or enabling them to steal sensitive information. Preventing this flaw is crucial in web application security to ensure users are not manipulated into visiting harmful sites. Common exploitations include phishing attacks and social engineering schemes that leverage fake login pages or deceptive links.

Inventory of assets: A comprehensive list of an organization's systems, networks, and information assets, often including details like their locations, owners, and functions. It's a foundational element of effective security management, as understanding what assets an organization possesses and where they are is essential for assessing vulnerabilities, planning security measures, and responding to incidents.

Investigation: The process of systematically examining a security incident or anomaly to understand its nature, cause, and impact. This can involve analyzing system logs, network traffic, user activity records, and other evidence. Investigations are a critical part of incident response, helping to mitigate current threats, understand their origins, prevent future incidents, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for incident reporting and analysis.

iOS: The operating system used by Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It is used to manage and control the hardware and software components of these devices, as well as provide a platform for third-party applications. Examples of iOS features include the home screen, app store, and Siri voice assistant.

IP address: An IP address is a numerical identifier assigned to every device connected to an IP network. It serves two primary functions - host or network interface identification and location addressing. IP addresses are essential for routing and delivering packets of data across networks, ensuring that information reaches its correct destination.