An insider threat refers to a risk to an organisation that comes from people within the company, such as employees, contractors or business partners. These individuals have inside information or access to systems and may misuse it, either intentionally or accidentally, causing harm to the organisation. Insider threats can involve theft of data, sabotage, fraud…
Data exfiltration is the unauthorised transfer of data from a computer or network. It often happens when someone gains access to sensitive information and moves it outside the organisation without permission. This can be done through various means, such as email, cloud storage, or portable devices, and is a major concern for businesses and individuals…
An attack surface is the total number of ways an attacker can try to gain unauthorised access to a computer system, network, or application. It includes all the points where someone could try to enter or extract data, such as websites, software interfaces, hardware devices, and even employees. Reducing the attack surface means closing or…
Lateral movement is a technique where an attacker, after gaining initial access to a computer or network, moves sideways within the environment to access additional systems or data. This often involves using stolen credentials or exploiting weak security on other devices. The goal is to find valuable information or gain higher privileges without being detected.
Privilege escalation is a process where someone gains access to higher levels of permissions or control within a computer system or network than they are meant to have. This usually happens when a user or attacker finds a weakness in the system and uses it to gain extra powers, such as the ability to change…
Threat intelligence is information collected, analysed, and used to understand current and potential cyber threats. It helps organisations know what types of attacks are happening, who might be behind them, and how to protect their systems. This knowledge allows security teams to make better decisions and respond more effectively to cyber incidents.
Zero Trust Architecture is a security approach that assumes no user or device, inside or outside an organisation’s network, is automatically trustworthy. Every request to access resources must be verified, regardless of where it comes from. This method uses strict identity checks, continuous monitoring, and limits access to only what is needed for each user…
Access control is a security technique that determines who or what can view or use resources in a computing environment. It sets rules that allow or block certain users from accessing specific information or systems. This helps protect sensitive data and prevents unauthorised use of resources.
A digital signature is a secure electronic method used to verify the authenticity of a digital message or document. It proves that the sender is who they claim to be and that the content has not been altered since it was signed. Digital signatures rely on mathematical techniques and encryption to create a unique code…
A cryptographic hash function is a mathematical process that takes any amount of digital data and creates a fixed-size string of characters, which appears random. This process is designed so that even a small change in the original data will result in a completely different output. The function is also one-way, meaning it is practically…