Security+ Acronyms

Question 1

AES

Answer 1

Advanced Encryption Standard

Symmetric encryption algorithm used to secure sensitive data.

Question 2

AH

Answer 2

Authentication Header

Protocol used in IPsec to provide authentication & integrity for IP packets.

Question 3

ALE

Answer 3

Annualized Loss Expectancy

Calculation used to determine the expected loss from a risk over a one-year period.

Question 4

AP

Answer 4

Access Point

Device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi.

Question 5

API

Answer 5

Application Programming Interface

Set of rules and protocols for building and interacting with software applications.

Question 6

APT

Answer 6

Advanced Persistent Threat

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

Question 7

ARP

Answer 7

Address Resolution Protocol

Protocol used to map IP addresses to MAC addresses on a local network.

Question 8

ASP

Answer 8

Application Service Provider

Company that hosts and provides software applications over the internet to customers.

Question 9

ASP.NET

Answer 9

Active Server Pages.NET

Web application framework developed by Microsoft for building dynamic web pages and web applications.

Question 10

AV

Answer 10

Antivirus

Software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software (malware) from a computer system.

Question 11

BCP

Answer 11

Business Continuity Plan

Plan that outlines procedures and protocols to ensure that essential business functions can continue during and after a disaster/disruption.

Question 12

BIA

Answer 12

Business Impact Analysis

An assessment conducted to identify & evaluate potential impacts of disruptions to business operations.