B Flashcards
BASH
Bourne Again Shell
The default shell for most Linux distributions. It provides a CLI and scripting environment.
BCP
Business Continuity Plan
A document that consists of the critical information an organization needs to continue operating during an unplanned event. The BCP states the essential functions of the business, identifies which systems and processes must be sustained, and details how to maintain them.
Usually the same as a CP
BGP
Border Gateway Protocol
A routing protocol that enables the internet to exchange routing information between networks and autonomous systems. It is the language spoken by routers on the internet to determine how packets can be sent from one router to another.
BIA
Business Impact Analysis
The process of predicting the consequences of disruption to a network, and gathering information needed to develop recovery strategies.
BIOS
Basic Input/Output System
Low-level software that is run first when a computer is started. It initializes the hardware, then loads and starts the main OS.
BPA
Business Partners Agreement
A type of agreement that can be used to establish cybersecurity rules for business partners. Usually includes the level of confidentiality and protection measures needed.
BPDU
Bridge Protocol Data Unit
Messages that are transmitted across LAN networks to enable switches to participate in Spanning Tree Protocol by gathering information about each other.
BYOD
Bring Your Own Device
A corporate IT policy that allows employees to use their personal devices to access company data and perform their jobs.
