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Cybersecurity (or security)

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

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Cloud security

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

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Internal threat

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

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Network security

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

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Personally identifiable information (PII)

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Any information used to infer an individual’s identity.

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Security posture

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

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Sensitive personally identifiable information (SPII)

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A specific type of PII that falls under stricter handling guidelines.

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Threat

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Any circumstance or event that can negatively impact assets.

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Threat actor

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Any person or group who presents a security risk.