- Logical Access The ability to access data or resources based on user credentials, permissions, and other security controls. It is used to control access to sensitive information and systems. Examples include using a username and password to log into a network, requiring two-factor authentication to access a database, and using role-based access controls to restrict access to certain resources.
- Logical Access Control The mechanisms used to manage access rights to resources on a computer system or network, often based on user identity or role. These mechanisms determine who or what can view or use resources in a computing environment. Examples of logical access control methods include user authentication processes, access control lists (ACLs), and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Logical Access Token A logical access token is an electronic key, typically in the form of a digital credential or token, used to authenticate a user and authorize that user's access to systems, applications, or data. This can include software-based tokens, hardware tokens, or cryptographic tokens used in multifactor authentication systems.
- Logical Addresses Logical addresses refer to the network addresses assigned to devices for communication within a network and are not permanently tied to the hardware. Unlike physical addresses (MAC addresses), logical addresses (such as IP addresses) can change based on network topology and are used by the network layer to route data to the correct destination.
- Logical cloud isolation The process of separating different parts of a cloud environment, such as different applications or customers, to ensure that they are isolated from each other. It is used to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data. For example, a cloud provider may use logical cloud isolation to prevent one customer's data from being accessed by another customer.
- Logical link control (LLC) A protocol in the link layer of the OSI model responsible for managing communication between two devices on the same network. It defines the rules and standards for establishing, maintaining, and terminating a connection between devices. It is used in various networking applications to enable communication between devices.
- Logical Security/Controls The security measures and controls that are implemented at the software and application level, as opposed to physical security measures. They are used to protect data and systems from unauthorized access, tampering, and other threats. Examples include encryption, access controls, and firewalls.
- Logic Bomb A type of malicious code that is designed to trigger a specific action when certain conditions are met. It is used to disrupt operations, steal data, or cause damage to a system. Examples include triggering a data deletion when a user logs off, activating a ransomware attack on a specific date, or sending confidential information to a remote server.
- Log management The process of collecting, storing, and analyzing logs generated by various devices and systems on a network. It is used to monitor network activity, detect security threats, and troubleshoot technical issues. Examples include firewall logs, intrusion detection system logs, and system logs.
- Log reviews The process of regularly reviewing logs to identify potential security threats and anomalies. It is used to monitor network activity and identify trends and patterns that may indicate a security breach. Examples include reviewing firewall logs for suspicious traffic patterns and system logs for unauthorized access attempts.
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