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  2. Threat (computer security) - Wikipedia

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    In computer security, a threat is a potential negative action or event enabled by a vulnerability that results in an unwanted impact to a computer system or application.. A threat can be either a negative "intentional" event (i.e. hacking: an individual cracker or a criminal organization) or an "accidental" negative event (e.g. the possibility of a computer malfunctioning, or the possibility ...

  3. Computer security - Wikipedia

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    An example of a physical security measure: a metal lock on the back of a personal computer to prevent hardware tampering. Computer security (also cybersecurity, digital security, or information technology (IT) security) is the protection of computer software, systems and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft or damage to hardware, software, or data ...

  4. Windows domain - Wikipedia

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    In a Windows domain, the directory resides on computers that are configured as domain controllers. A domain controller is a Windows or Samba server that manages all security-related aspects between user and domain interactions, centralizing security and administration. A domain controller is generally suitable for networks with more than 10 PCs ...

  5. Security information and event management - Wikipedia

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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides the following definition of SIEM: "Application that provides the ability to gather security data from information system components and present that data as actionable information via a single interface." [2] In addition, NIST has designed and implemented a federally mandated RMF.

  6. Information security standards - Wikipedia

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    UL 2900 requires manufacturers to describe and document the attack surface of the technologies used in their products. It requires threat modeling based on the intended use and deployment environment. The standard requires effective security measures that protect sensitive (personal) data and other assets, such as command and control data.

  7. Internet security awareness - Wikipedia

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    Internet security awareness or Cyber security awareness refers to how much end-users know about the cyber security threats their networks face, the risks they introduce and mitigating security best practices to guide their behavior. [1] [2] End users are considered the weakest link and the primary vulnerability within a network.

  8. IT risk - Wikipedia

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    Many NIST publications define risk in IT context in different publications: FISMApedia [9] term [10] provide a list. Between them: According to NIST SP 800-30: [11] Risk is a function of the likelihood of a given threat-source’s exercising a particular potential vulnerability, and the resulting impact of that adverse event on the organization.

  9. Endpoint security - Wikipedia

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    Endpoint security management is a software approach that helps to identify and manage the users' computer and data access over a corporate network. [3] This allows the network administrator to restrict the use of sensitive data as well as certain website access to specific users, to maintain, and comply with the organization's policies and standards.