Mod 1 Glossary

Question 1

Cybersecurity (or security):

Answer 1

The practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information by protecting networks, devices, people, and data from unauthorized access or criminal exploitation

Question 2

Cloud security:

Answer 2

The process of ensuring that assets stored in the cloud are properly configured and access to those assets is limited to authorized users

Question 3

Internal threat:

Answer 3

A current or former employee, external vendor, or trusted partner who poses a security risk

Question 4

Network security:

Answer 4

The practice of keeping an organization’s network infrastructure secure from unauthorized access

Question 5

Personally identifiable information (PII):

Answer 5

Any information used to infer an individual’s identity

Question 6

Security posture:

Answer 6

An organization’s ability to manage its defense of critical assets and data and react to change

Question 7

Sensitive personally identifiable information (SPII):

Answer 7

A specific type of PII that falls under stricter handling guidelines

Question 8

Technical skills:

Answer 8

Skills that require knowledge of specific tools, procedures, and policies

Question 9

Threat:

Answer 9

Any circumstance or event that can negatively impact assets

Question 10

Threat actor:

Answer 10

Any person or group who presents a security risk

Question 11

Transferable skills:

Answer 11

Skills from other areas that can apply to different careers