Acronym Exposure 2.0

Definition: A list that specifies which users or system processes are granted access to objects, as well as what operations are allowed on given objects.

• Automatic Configuration List

• Access Control List

• Advanced Cryptography Layer

• Authentication Credential List

Definition: A symmetric encryption algorithm widely used for securing sensitive data and used for WPA2 standard as well as WPA2 Enterprise.

• Advanced Endpoint Security (AES)

• Authentication and Encryption System (AES)

• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

• Automated Enterprise Security (AES)

Definition: Details the scope of work to be performed, including the timeframe, what needs to be done, and how the work will be done.

• Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

• Business Partnership Agreement (BPA)

• Service Level Agreement (SLA)

• Statement of Work (SOW)

Definition: A policy allowing employees to use their personal devices for work purposes.

• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

• Build Your Own Device (BYOD)

• Bring Your Own Digital (BYOD)

• Business Yearly Operational Deployment (BYOD)

Definition: A network zoning design that creates a logical separation between a local network and untrusted networks.

• Data Management Zone (DMZ)

• Demographic Zone (DMZ)

• Dynamic Memory Zone (DMZ)

• Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

Definition: The system that translates domain names to IP addresses on the internet.

• Digital Naming Service (DNS)

• • Dynamic Network System (DNS)

• Distributed Naming Server (DNS)

• Domain Name System (DNS)

Definition: A standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another over a TCP-based network.

• File Transmission Program (FTP)

• Fast Transfer Process (FTP)

• File Tracking Protocol (FTP)

• File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

Definition: A protocol used for transmitting hypertext over the internet, often seen in URLs.

• Hyperlink Transmission Protocol (HTTP)

• Hypertext Transfer Package (HTTP)

• Hypertext Transmission Protocol (HTTP)

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

Definition: A secure version of HTTP that provides encrypted communication over a computer network.

• Hypertext Transmission Protocol Security (HTTPS)

• Hyperlink Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)

• Hypertext Transmission Package Secure (HTTPS)

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)

Definition: A system that monitors a network or systems for malicious activity or security policy violations.

• Internet Defense System (IDS)

• Integrated Detection Service (IDS)

• Internal Data Security (IDS)

• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)