The FREE Cybersecurity Glossary by Thor Pedersen!

Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN): A network of telephone lines, switches, and other equipment used to transmit voice and data over long distances, forming the basis for traditional telephony and internet telephony systems, including landlines and cellular networks.

Purging: The process of removing data from a storage device with the intention of making it irrecoverable by any means. This can include multiple approaches like overwriting data with specific patterns, degaussing (for magnetic storage), or physical destruction. Purging is a critical step in ensuring data confidentiality when retiring or repurposing storage media.

Python: A high-level, interpreted, and general-purpose programming language. It is used in various fields, such as web development, data science, and automation, to create efficient and scalable programs. Examples of Python applications include web servers, machine learning algorithms, and automation scripts.