Reverse engineering: The process of analyzing and deconstructing a product or system to understand its design and functionality. It is often used in the software industry to understand how a program or application works and to identify vulnerabilities or potential improvements. Examples include analyzing a competitor’s product to understand its features and capabilities or studying a computer virus to create a solution to remove it.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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