Cybersecurity Glossary

The language of cybersecurity is technical, yet mastering it is a strategic asset. At ITrust, we view knowledge as the first line of defense. By making these concepts clear, tangible, and widely understood, ITrust helps build a more resilient digital ecosystem and democratize cybersecurity, making it accessible to all.

A glossary designed by experts,
for everyone

This reference glossary is based on recognized frameworks such as ANSSI, CERT-FR, ENISA, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework, as well as on the hands-on operational experience of ITrust teams. If certain concepts still seem abstract or require further elaboration, our experts are here to help.

#A

An APT refers to an advanced persistent threat, characterized by a stealthy and prolonged intrusion into an information system, frequently conducted for espionage or strategic sabotage purposes…

CEO fraud is a social engineering attack in which a cybercriminal impersonates a company executive to manipulate an employee…

Cyber Terms Glossary – A

#B

The Blue Team plays a critical role: it embodies the active and continuous defense of information systems against internal and external threats…

BYOD allows employees to use their personal devices for work…

Cyber Terms Glossary – B

#C

The term CVE refers to a unique identifier assigned to each known security vulnerability. It provides a common language, global visibility, and a tool for…

Cybersecurity encompasses the human, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information systems against threats…

Cyber Terms Glossary – C

#D

A DDoS attack aims to overwhelm an online service to make it unavailable. These attacks are now one of the most common risks for connected organizations…

Cyber Terms Glossary – D

#E

EDR is a cybersecurity solution that detects, analyzes, and neutralizes threats on workstations and servers in real time…

EPP protects workstations and servers against viruses, malware, and ransomware…

Cyber Terms Glossary – E

#F

Digital forensics involves analyzing digital artifacts following a security incident to identify its origin, scope, and perpetrators…

Cyber Terms Glossary – F

#S

A vulnerability scanner is a cybersecurity tool that automatically scans IT Systems to detect, assess, and prioritize security flaws for remediation before they can be exploited.

Cyber Terms Glossary – S

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