Cybersecurity Glossary

This glossary is a curated collection of key cybersecurity terms and concepts, designed to support professionals and enthusiasts alike in the complex world of digital security. Whether you want to expand your knowledge, clarify technical jargon, or stay updated with the latest industry terminology, this resource is here to assist.

We regularly update this resource with the most current and pertinent cybersecurity terms and how Bitsight's solutions can be used for each. This resource is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of cybersecurity and keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

A

Attack Surface
Attack Surface Monitoring (Definition)
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C

CIA Triad
Cloud Security Audit
Cloud Security Metrics
Cloud Security Monitoring
Cloud Security Risk
Cloud security posture management
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
Continuous Controls Monitoring
Continuous Monitoring
Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)
Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM)
Cyber Hygiene
Cyber Leak
Cyber Liability
Cyber Resilience
Cyber Risk Analytics (Definition)
Cyber Risk Assessment
Cyber Risk Best Practices
Cyber Risk Management
Cyber Risk Management Framework
Cyber Risk Metrics
Cyber Risk Monitoring
Cyber Risk Rating
Cyber Risk Report
Cyber Risk Strategy
Cyber Security Analysis
Cyber Security Assessment
Cyber Security Assessment Tool
Cyber Security Information
Cyber Security Monitoring
Cyber Security Plan (Methods & Metrics)
Cyber Security Policy Examples
Cyber Security Presentation
Cyber Security Regulations
Cyber Security Report
Cyber Security Risk Assessment Checklist
Cyber Security Risk Assessment Matrix
Cyber Security Risk Assessment Report
Cyber Security Risk Management
Cyber Security Risk Management Process
Cyber Security Risk Modeling
Cyber Security Threats And Vulnerabilities
Cyber Security Vulnerability Assessment
Cyber Security and Risk Management
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Cyber security risk assessment report sample
Cybersecurity & Information Security Maturity Models
Cybersecurity Analytics
Cybersecurity Best Practices
Cybersecurity Budget
Cybersecurity Controls
Cybersecurity Data
Cybersecurity Forensics
Cybersecurity Governance
Cybersecurity Investment
Cybersecurity KPI dashboard
Cybersecurity Likelihood Of Attack
Cybersecurity Model
Cybersecurity Performance Management
Cybersecurity Planning
Cybersecurity Policy
Cybersecurity Posture
Cybersecurity Protection
Cybersecurity Questions
Cybersecurity Ratings
Cybersecurity Reconnaissance
Cybersecurity Report
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Cybersecurity Threats
Cybersecurity Visibility
Cybersecurity Executive Summary Example
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D

Data Analytics and Cybersecurity
Digital Resilience
Digital Risk Protection
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H

How To Mitigate Third-Party Risk
How Does Ransomware Work?
How to Avoid Ransomware
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I

IT Vendor Risk Management
Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
Information Security Controls
Information Security Requirements
Information Technology Risk Assessment
Information Security Presentation
Inherent Risk
Insider Threat
IoT Risks
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N

Non-repudiation
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O

Operational Risk Management
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P

PCI Security Standards
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R

Ransomware Prevention
Reputational Risk Management
Residual Risk
Risk Assessment Questionnaire
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S

SIEM Monitoring
Security Analytics
Security Benchmarking
Security Benchmarks
Security Compliance Questionnaire
Security Posture Meaning
Security Risk Assessment
Security Visibility
Security and Risk Management
Security performance gap
Software Supply Chain Security
Supply Chain Security
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T

Tabletop Exercise
Third Party Risk
Third Party Risk Management
Third-Party Cyber Risk Assessment
Third-Party Cyber Risk Management
Third-Party Cyber Risk
Third-Party Risk Cyber Security
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V

Vendor Due Diligence
Vendor Risk Assessment
Vendor Risk Monitoring
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W

What Is Attack Surface
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