Private Key
A similar concept to a password, yet rather than using characters, private keys create digital signatures, which are often randomly generated long...
Personal Firewall
Security software installed onto an individual’s PC or other computer to control incoming and outgoing traffic.
Personal Data
Data and information that relates to a specific identifiable person. This can include surnames, phone numbers to IP addresses.
Patch Management
The regular process of identifying, deploying, downloading, and applying ‘updates’ to a system and application software. These updates are known as patches.
Password Protected
A type of access control technique to ensure data can only be accessed with the right credentials.
Privilege Access Management (PAM)
The active management of accounts with elevated privileges, such as IT or Management staff. It is a good practice to only use...
Port Scanning
A tool used in the reconnaissance stage of an attack. The attacker scans an IP to discover if any vulnerable ports are...