Glossary
Essential Terms for Modern Cybersecurity
Explore Next Perimeter’s comprehensive glossary, designed to demystify the essential terms and concepts shaping today’s digital security landscape. Whether you're a business leader or IT professional, staying up-to-date on key terminology helps you make informed decisions and protect your organization in an ever-evolving cyber world.
- Network Security
SOAR is a cybersecurity solution that integrates tools to automate tasks, orchestrate workflows, and streamline incident response, helping security teams respond to threats fast and efficiently.
- Cloud Security
BitLocker Device Encryption is a security feature in Windows that provides full disk encryption, protecting data on internal and external drives from unauthorized access. It secures the entire drive, ensuring sensitive information remains encrypted and safe, even if the device is lost or stolen.
- Cloud Security
An Always-On VPN is a security solution that automatically establishes and maintains a secure connection without requiring user intervention, ensuring continuous protection for all internet traffic. This provides businesses with enhanced security and ease of use, especially for remote or mobile workforces.
- Cloud Security
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy allows employees to use personal devices like smartphones and laptops for work purposes. While offering flexibility and cost savings, BYOD policies require strong security measures to protect company data accessed through these personal devices.
- Cloud Security
Patch Management is the process of identifying, testing, and deploying updates (known as patches) to software, operating systems, and applications. This practice is crucial for addressing security vulnerabilities, improving system stability, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Compliance
The Domain Name System (DNS) translates human-readable domain names (like example.com) into IP addresses that computers use to communicate. It acts as the internet’s phonebook, allowing users to access websites without needing to memorize numeric addresses.
- Compliance
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is a security framework that enforces strict access controls by continuously verifying every user and device before granting access. Based on "never trust, always verify," it ensures secure access across any location or network environment.
- Compliance
Lifecycle Management refers to the process of managing a device from its procurement to its disposal. This includes deployment, maintenance, updates, and end-of-life management to ensure optimal performance, security, and cost efficiency throughout the device's lifecycle.
- Compliance
Conditional Access Policies are security rules that control how users access applications and data based on identity, device health, location, and risk. They help ensure secure access by enforcing conditions such as MFA or blocking high-risk attempts.
- Cybersecurity
Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) allows users to reset their passwords independently, without IT support. By securely verifying their identity, users can quickly regain access, improving productivity and reducing downtime, while enhancing security with MFA.
- Cybersecurity
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security method requiring two or more forms of verification, like a password and fingerprint, to access an account. It adds extra layers of security, helping protect against unauthorized access, phishing, and account takeovers.
- Cybersecurity
Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication method that allows users to access multiple applications with one set of login credentials. By streamlining access and reducing password fatigue, SSO enhances both security and productivity while allowing IT teams to manage user access more efficiently.
- Cybersecurity
Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) is a cybersecurity service that unifies tools like endpoint detection and threat intelligence. It provides real-time monitoring and response to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats.
- Network Security
Multi-engine agentless antivirus is a network security solution using multiple scanning engines to detect malware, offering comprehensive protection without installing software on devices and minimizing endpoint resource use.
- Network Security
Compromised Website Detection is a cybersecurity process that identifies websites infiltrated by malware or phishing schemes. It uses advanced scanning tools to detect malicious content and block access, ensuring users are protected from data breaches, malware, and other threats.
- Network Security
An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is a network security tool that monitors, detects, and blocks malicious activities in real-time. It actively prevents cyber threats by analyzing traffic, identifying vulnerabilities, and proactively stopping attacks before they happen.
- Network Security
Managed SIEM Incident Response is a service that combines real-time threat detection with expert-led responses. It continuously monitors security events, identifies potential threats, and provides immediate action to mitigate risks, ensuring businesses stay secure and compliant.