Acronyms (Page 1) - Reverse

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A framework for intelligently controlling access to computer resources, enforcing policies, auditing usage, and providing the information necessary to bill for services.

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AAA

Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

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A table that tells a computer operating system which access rights each user has to a particular system object, such as a file directory or individual file.

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ACL

Access Control List

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A symmetric encryption algorithm widely used across the globe to secure data.

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AES

Advanced Encryption Standard

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A version of the AES using a 256-bit key size for encryption, providing a higher level of security.

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AES-256

Advanced Encryption Standard 256-bit

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A part of the IPsec protocol suite that provides authentication and integrity to the data.

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AH

Authorization Header

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The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

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AI

Artificial Intelligence

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A system that allows the exchange of cyber threat indicators between the public and private sectors.

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AIS

Automated Indicator Sharing

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A risk management concept to estimate the monetary loss that can be expected for an asset due to a risk over a year.

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ALE

Annualized Loss Expectancy

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A networking hardware device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network.

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AP

Access Point

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A set of functions and procedures allowing the creation of applications that access the features or data of an operating system, application, or other services.

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API

Application Programming Interface

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A prolonged and targeted cyberattack in which an intruder gains access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period.

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APT

Advanced Persistent Threat

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The expected frequency with which a specific event is likely to occur annually.

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ARO

Annualized Rate of Occurance

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A communication protocol used for discovering the link layer address, such as a MAC address, associated with a given internet layer address, typically an IPv4 address.

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ARP

Address Resolution Protocol

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A computer security technique involved in preventing exploitation of memory corruption vulnerabilities.

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ASLR

Address Space Layout Randomization

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A knowledge base maintained by MITRE for listing and explaining cyber adversary behavior.

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ATT&CK

Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge