Credentialed Analysis: In cybersecurity, this refers to a scanning or analysis process where the security tools are provided with authorized access credentials to perform a more thorough examination of the system. By using credentials to log in, the tools can evaluate the system as an authenticated user, allowing for a deeper and more accurate assessment of configurations, software, permissions, and other security controls that may not be visible or accessible to non-credentialed scanning. This can provide a comprehensive picture of system vulnerabilities, compliance with policies, and potential security risks.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D6: Security Assessment and Testing | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
« Back to Glossary Index