Terminology
Cybersecurity terms, explained clearly for all experience levels
The cybersecurity world is full of acronyms, jargon, and terms that evolve as fast as the threats themselves. This glossary cuts through the complexity, offering plain-language explanations for both foundational and advanced security terms.
Whether you’re reading a compliance report, building a risk strategy, or trying to explain a term to your board or development team-this is your go-to reference.
It’s built for clarity, accuracy, and utility-because clear understanding is the first layer of defense.
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Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) explained for cybersecurity leaders and practitioners. Learn what it means and how it supports clearer security decisions.
Cloud Security Access Broker (CASB)
Cloud Security Access Broker (CASB) explained for cybersecurity leaders and practitioners. Learn what it means and how it supports clearer security decisions.
Antivirus (AV / NGAV)
Antivirus (AV / NGAV) explained for cybersecurity leaders and practitioners. Learn what it means and how it supports clearer security decisions.
Virtual CISO (vCISO)
Virtual CISO (vCISO) explained for cybersecurity leaders and practitioners. Learn what it means and how it supports clearer security decisions.
Fractional CISO
Fractional CISO explained for cybersecurity leaders and practitioners. Learn what it means and how it supports clearer security decisions.
Vulnerability
Vulnerability explained for cybersecurity leaders and practitioners. Learn what it means and how it supports clearer security decisions.
Shadow IT
Shadow IT explained for cybersecurity leaders and practitioners. Learn what it means and how it supports clearer security decisions.
Privilege Creep
Privilege Creep explained for cybersecurity leaders and practitioners. Learn what it means and how it supports clearer security decisions.
Insider Threat
Insider Threat explained for cybersecurity leaders and practitioners. Learn what it means and how it supports clearer security decisions.