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Protection of computer systems from information disclosure, theft or damage
Computer security (also cybersecurity, digital security, or information technology (IT) security) is a subdiscipline within the field of information security
Computer_security
Computer security term; someone who hacks computer systems
A security hacker or security researcher is someone who explores methods for breaching or bypassing defenses and exploiting weaknesses in a computer system
Security_hacker
Software security mechanism
In computer security, a sandbox is a security mechanism for separating running programs, usually in an effort to mitigate system failures and/or software
Sandbox_(computer_security)
Method of attack on computer systems
integrity and security of computer systems. Exploits can cause unintended or unanticipated behavior in systems, potentially leading to severe security breaches
Exploit_(computer_security)
Computer hacker who hacks ethically
including the Computer Misuse Act. In the United States, ethical hacking and security research remain subject to federal and state computer crime laws,
White_hat_(computer_security)
provide computer security services, develop computer security software or resell software exploits. Absolute Security ADF Solutions Aikido Security Altor
List of computer security companies
List_of_computer_security_companies
Convention for individuals involved in computer security
A computer security conference is a convention for individuals involved in computer security. They generally serve as meeting places for system and network
Computer_security_conference
Potential negative action or event facilitated by a vulnerability
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
Threat_(computer_security)
Security vulnerability in Diffie–Hellman key exchange
is a security vulnerability in systems that use Diffie–Hellman key exchange with the same prime number. It was discovered by a team of computer scientists
Logjam_(computer_security)
Data, device, or other component of a computing environment
In information security, computer security and network security, an asset is any data, device, or other component of the environment that supports information-related
Asset_(computer_security)
American hacker (1963–2023)
2023) was an American computer security consultant, author, and convicted hacker. In 1995, he was arrested for various computer and communications-related
Kevin_Mitnick
Exploitable weakness in a computer system
In computer security, a vulnerability is a flaw or weakness in a system's design, implementation, or management that can be exploited by a malicious actor
Vulnerability (computer security)
Vulnerability_(computer_security)
Study of computation
cryptography and computer security involve studying the means for secure communication and preventing security vulnerabilities. Computer graphics and computational
Computer_science
fields of computer security and information technology, computer security incident management involves the monitoring and detection of security events on
Computer security incident management
Computer_security_incident_management
Degree of resistance to, or protection from, harm
information security management scheme. Computer security, IT security, ICT security, and network security are thus all subdomains of information security. National
Security
Computer program for information security
Computer security software or cybersecurity software is any computer program designed to influence information security. This is often taken in the context
Computer_security_software
A computer security policy defines the goals and elements of an organization's computer systems. The definition can be highly formal or informal. Security
Computer_security_policy
Process by which an individual gains access to a computer system
In computer security, logging in (or logging on, signing in, or signing on) is the process by which an individual gains access to a computer system or
Login
Organization which responds to computer security incidents
A computer emergency response team (CERT) is an incident response team dedicated to computer security incidents. Other names used to describe CERT include
Computer emergency response team
Computer_emergency_response_team
Plan for specifying and enforcing security policies
A computer security model is a scheme for specifying and enforcing security policies. A security model may be founded upon a formal model of access rights
Computer_security_model
Group that provides security feedback
possible security incidents. Conduct regular security audits such as incident response and recovery. As part of the United States computer security defense
Blue_team_(computer_security)
principal in computer security is an entity that can be authenticated by a computer system or network. It is referred to as a security principal in Java
Principal_(computer_security)
Term for computer intruders and computing experts
unauthorized access to a computer system or network. The word is also used for a skilled programmer or computer enthusiast. In computer security, it may describe
Hacker
Overview of and topical guide to computer security
topical guide to computer security: Computer security (also cybersecurity, digital security, or information technology (IT) security) is a subdiscipline
Outline_of_computer_security
Control of access to computer networks
access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources. Network security involves the authorization of access to data
Network_security
Computer hacker with malicious intent
hacking. Around 400,000 computers in 150 countries were infected within two weeks. The creation of decryption tools by security experts within days limited
Black_hat_(computer_security)
Type of social engineering
In computer security, shoulder surfing is a social engineering technique used to obtain a user's authentication information without their permission.
Shoulder surfing (computer security)
Shoulder_surfing_(computer_security)
Patched software backdoor
high level of operational security for a long period of time while working to attain a position of trust. American security researcher Dave Aitel has
XZ_Utils_backdoor
Cloud security software company
cloud services. On November 27, 2017, McAfee, an American global computer security software company, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Skyhigh
Skyhigh_Security
Distributed application structure in computing
maintenance tasks. In a computer security context, server-side vulnerabilities or attacks refer to those that occur on a server computer system, rather than
Client–server_model
In the computer security or Information security fields, there are a number of tracks a professional can take to demonstrate qualifications. Four sources
List of computer security certifications
List_of_computer_security_certifications
U.S. signals intelligence organization
DoD Computer Security Center was founded in 1981 and renamed the National Computer Security Center (NCSC) in 1985. NCSC was responsible for computer security
National_Security_Agency
Process of incorporating security controls into an information system
as a security policy. Cybersecurity engineering and privacy engineering focus on information security, computer security, and network security, including
Security_engineering
Computer security compromised by hardware failure is a branch of computer security applied to hardware. The objective of computer security includes protection
Computer security compromised by hardware failure
Computer_security_compromised_by_hardware_failure
Anti-theft system for computer equipment
Kensington Security Slot (also called a K-Slot or Kensington lock) is an anti-theft system for hardware electronics such as notebook computers, computer monitors
Kensington_Security_Slot
Independent examination of knowledge protection mechanisms
as an information technology security audit or a computer security audit. However, information security encompasses much more than IT. The auditor is responsible
Information_security_audit
Text used for user authentication to prove identity
Computer Security Resource Center: Glossary. National Institute of Standards and Technology. Retrieved 13 July 2026. "Passphrase". Computer Security Resource
Password
Computer program that modifies other programs to replicate itself and spread
A computer virus is a type of malware that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code into those
Computer_virus
Self-replicating malware program
relying on security failures on the target computer to access it. It will use this machine as a host to scan and infect other computers. When these new
Computer_worm
Branch of computer security
Internet security is a branch of computer security focused on the Internet. It includes browser security, web application security, and network security as
Internet_security
Methods used to protect cloud-based assets
cloud computing. It is a sub-domain of computer security, network security and, more broadly, information security. Cloud computing and storage provide
Cloud_computing_security
Subculture of individuals
to security breakers, calling them "crackers" instead. This includes both "good" crackers ("white hat hackers"), who use their computer security-related
Hacker_culture
Cryptographic protocols for securing data in transit
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide communications security over a computer network, such as the Internet. The
Transport_Layer_Security
The Computer Security Institute (CSI) was a professional membership organization serving practitioners of information, network, and computer-enabled physical
Computer_Security_Institute
Type of malware
about the possible existence of trojans from a report on the security of Multics. The computer term "trojan horse" is derived from the legendary Trojan Horse
Trojan_horse_(computing)
Field of computer security
Security information and event management (SIEM) is a field within computer security that combines security information management (SIM) and security
Security information and event management
Security_information_and_event_management
Process of securing digital information
a data breach. Data security protects computer hardware, software, storage devices, and the data of user devices. Data security also protects the data
Data_security
American computer security expert (born 1975)
hacker, computer and internet security expert who founded the Black Hat and DEF CON computer security conferences. Moss received his first computer at the
Jeff_Moss_(hacker)
Type of company
Computer security Private Security Company Association of Iraq Private military company Private defense agency Private army List of private security companies
Security_company
Hacker organization based in Germany
criminalisation of home computer networking and hacking. The CCC became world-famous in 1984 when they drew public attention to the security flaws of the German
Chaos_Computer_Club
American computer scientist (born 1963)
(/ˈʃnaɪ.ər/; born January 15, 1963) is an American cryptographer, computer security professional, privacy specialist, and writer. Schneier is an adjunct
Bruce_Schneier
Layer of protection in computer systems
improving fault tolerance) and malicious behavior (by providing computer security). Computer operating systems provide different levels of access to resources
Protection_ring
Mailing list run by Neil Gorsuch 1989 to 1991
In computer security, the Security-Digest list, better known as the Zardoz list, was a semi-private full disclosure mailing list run by Neil Gorsuch from
Zardoz_(computer_security)
Scientist specializing in computer science
distributed computing, computer networks, computer security and cryptography, and databases. Computer applications – including computer graphics and visualization
Computer_scientist
Measures to remedy sudden disruptions and prevent future reoccurrences
resilience requirements. Today, an important role is played by a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), due to the rise of internet crime
Incident_management
of employees to identify security weaknesses to the VP, the directory, and other sensitive software in files". Chaos Computer Club forms in Germany.[citation
List of security hacking incidents
List_of_security_hacking_incidents
Malicious software
user's computer security and privacy without their knowledge. Researchers tend to classify malware into one or more sub-types (i.e. computer viruses
Malware
Programmable machine that processes data
Computability theory Computer security Glossary of computer hardware terms History of computer science List of computer term etymologies List of computer system manufacturers
Computer
Hacker who operates without permission or malice
A grey hat (greyhat or gray hat) is a term used in computer security with a range of definitions and is derived from the concepts of "white hat" and "black
Grey_hat
French national agency for computer and network security
Agency for the Security of Information Systems) is a French service created on 7 July 2009 with responsibility for computer security. ANSSI reports to
Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information
Agence_nationale_de_la_sécurité_des_systèmes_d'information
Security architecture implemented in hardware
to a computer or network server. Some providers in this discipline consider that the key difference between hardware security and software security is that
Hardware_security
Computer malware timeline
This timeline of computer viruses and worms presents a chronological timeline of noteworthy computer viruses, computer worms, Trojan horses, similar malware
Timeline of computer viruses and worms
Timeline_of_computer_viruses_and_worms
Psychological manipulation in information security
penetration-testing". Computers & Security. 83: 354–366. doi:10.1016/j.cose.2019.02.012. S2CID 86565713. "Fundamentals of cyber security". BBC Bitesize. 19
Social_engineering_(security)
Computer safety concept
Capability-based security is a concept in the design of secure computing systems, one of the existing security models. A capability (known in some systems
Capability-based_security
International Symposium on Wearable Computers Conferences on computer security and privacy: CCS - Computer and Communications Security DSN - International Conference
List of computer science conferences
List_of_computer_science_conferences
Topics referred to by the same term
to: Airport security Computer security Energy security Security (electrical grid), a real-time component of reliability Food security Security of person
Security_(disambiguation)
Law and engineering professor
policy, particularly as an expert at the intersection of law and computer security and for her work with government. She is credited with originating
Andrea_M._Matwyshyn
Policy in computer security
In the field of computer security, independent researchers often discover flaws in software that can be abused to cause unintended behaviour; these flaws
Full disclosure (computer security)
Full_disclosure_(computer_security)
Regular user of a product
end user security behaviors". Computers & Security. 24 (2): 124–133. doi:10.1016/j.cose.2004.07.001. Tribelhorn, Ben (2007). "End user security" (PDF).
End_user
Russian computer security expert
October 2019 in Vienna (Va.)) was a Russian computer security expert, author and patent holder of computer security innovations. A former intelligence official
Victor_Sheymov
Type of crime based in computer networks
internet? Computer Law & Security Report Vol.16 no.5. Easttom, C. (2010) Computer Crime Investigation and the Law Fafinski, S. (2009) Computer Misuse: Response
Cybercrime
Computer security threat assessment model
Discoverability) is a risk assessment and threat modeling system for computer security threats. When a given threat is assessed using DREAD, each category
DREAD_(risk_assessment_model)
Attack on a computer system
needed] The worldwide information security market is forecast to reach $170.4 billion in 2022. Over time, computer systems make up an increasing portion
Cyberattack
The National Agency for Computer Security is the Tunisian national computer security agency. It was founded in 2004 and it is based in Tunis, Tunisia.
National Agency for Computer Security
National_Agency_for_Computer_Security
Technology standards and techniques
as the most popular best practice for Information Technology (IT) computer security, but many note that it requires significant investment. Cross-border
Information security standards
Information_security_standards
secure virtual machines. Computer security Comparison of operating systems Comparison of mobile operating systems Security engineering "Features overview
List of security-focused operating systems
List_of_security-focused_operating_systems
Cybersecurity and identity management company
Transmit Security is a private cybersecurity and identity and access management company based in Tel Aviv, Israel and Boston, Massachusetts. Founded by
Transmit_Security
Protecting information by mitigating risk
technology (IT) security specialists. These specialists apply information security to technology (most often some form of computer system). IT security specialists
Information_security
Human–computer interaction (HCI) is the process through which people operate and engage with computer systems. Research in HCI covers the design and the
Human–computer_interaction
Data item stored in a browser by a website
Internet portal Computer programming portal HTTP Strict Transport Security § Privacy issues Secure cookie – Type of HTTP cookie Session (computer science) –
HTTP_cookie
Branch of digital forensic science
Computer forensics (also known as computer forensic science) is a branch of digital forensic science pertaining to evidence found in computers and digital
Computer_forensics
Application of computer system
Multilevel security or multiple levels of security (MLS) is the application of a computer system to process information with incompatible classifications
Multilevel_security
International IT security conference
Malware Conference, abbreviated as MalCon and stylized as MALCON is a computer security conference targeted on the development of malware. Some new announcements
MalCon
Security issue for web applications
Mutations". Proceedings of the 2013 ACM SIGSAC Conference on Computer and Communications Security. pp. 777–788. doi:10.1145/2508859.2516723. Williams, Jeff
Cross-site_scripting
Authorized cyberattack for testing purposes
pentest, is an authorized simulated cyberattack on a computer system, performed live to evaluate the security of the system. The test is performed to identify
Penetration_test
Authorization mechanism in computer security
Frey is also an identity delegation. The most common way of ensuring computer security is access control mechanisms provided by operating systems such as
Delegation (computer security)
Delegation_(computer_security)
Practice and study of secure communication techniques
at the intersection of the disciplines of mathematics, computer science, information security, electrical engineering, digital signal processing, physics
Cryptography
American international information security company
software portal Computer programming portal Offensive Security Certified Professional Kali NetHunter BackTrack Linux List of computer security certifications
Offensive_Security
Series of computer security standards
Rainbow Series (sometimes known as the Rainbow Books) is a series of computer security standards and guidelines published by the United States government
Rainbow_Series
use of criminal means to achieve them. White hat hackers break past computer security for non-malicious reasons and do no damage, akin to breaking into
List_of_cybercriminals
Indian national identification number
constituted the Kargil Review Committee chaired by security analyst K. Subrahmanyam to examine national security concerns. The Committee submitted its report
Aadhaar
Topics referred to by the same term
etymology but have slightly different appearances In network security, varieties of computer worms are called variants. Allele, a variant of a gene In microbiology
Variant
Person who maintains and operates a computer system or computer network
seeks to ensure that the uptime, performance, resources, and security of the computers they manage meet the needs of the users, without exceeding a set
System_administrator
American computer security company
RSA Security LLC, formerly RSA Security, Inc. and trade name RSA, is an American computer and network security company with a focus on encryption and decryption
RSA_Security
Information assurance (IA) requirements overview
standards, and guidelines on information security." However, the regulations do not address numerous computer-related industries, such as Internet service
Cyber-security_regulation
Model for identifying computer security threats
identifying computer security threats. Developed by Praerit Garg and Loren Kohnfelder at Microsoft, it provides a mnemonic for security threats in six
STRIDE_model
Information security certification
demonstrated competence. In November 1988, the Special Interest Group for Computer Security (SIG-CS), a member of the Data Processing Management Association (DPMA)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Certified_Information_Systems_Security_Professional
Software for executing a denial-of-service attack
attack; the Apache modules mod_limitipconn, mod_qos, mod_evasive, mod_security, mod_noloris, and mod_antiloris have all been suggested as means of reducing
Slowloris_(cyber_attack)
1967 paper by Willis Ware
Security and Privacy in Computer Systems is a paper by Willis Ware that was first presented to the public at the 1967 Spring Joint Computer Conference
Security and Privacy in Computer Systems
Security_and_Privacy_in_Computer_Systems
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
"Cyber security experts say they are being prevented from stopping computer fraud".[verification needed] In July 2020, the Intelligence and Security Committee
Computer_Misuse_Act_1990
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Girl/Female
Tamil
Safety, Security, Welfare, Tranquility, Goddess Durga
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
To Compete with Pride
Boy/Male
Indian
The granter of security
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Compiler of the Vedas
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Abu Isa Muhammad Al-tirmidhi; Compiler of the One Collection of Prophet Muhammad
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Unattained; Cannot be Competed with
Boy/Male
Irish
From an Irish name meaning “â€one who aids or assists.â€â€ It is usually translated as Terence and Terry, two names that have become strongly associated with Ireland. Turlough O’Carolan was a 17th century blind harpist and composer who wrote one of the most haunting pieces of Irish music, “â€O’Carolan’s Concerto.â€â€
Boy/Male
Irish
From an Irish name meaning “â€one who aids or assists.â€â€ It is usually translated as Terence and Terry, two names that have become strongly associated with Ireland. Turlough O’Carolan was a 17th century blind harpist and composer who wrote one of the most haunting pieces of Irish music, “â€O’Carolan’s Concerto.â€â€
Girl/Female
Tamil
Safety, Security, Welfare, Tranquility, Goddess Durga
Boy/Male
Hindu
Treasure, Security, Deposit
Boy/Male
Hindu
Treasure, Security, Deposit
Boy/Male
Latin
He who loves God. Famous Bearer: late composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Compiler of Hadith
Boy/Male
Irish
From an Irish name meaning “â€one who aids or assists.â€â€ It is usually translated as Terence and Terry, two names that have become strongly associated with Ireland. Turlough O’Carolan was a 17th century blind harpist and composer who wrote one of the most haunting pieces of Irish music, “â€O’Carolan’s Concerto.â€â€
Boy/Male
Hindu
Computer
Girl/Female
Muslim
To compete with pride
Male
German
Middle High German byname HEIDEN means "heathen." The composer Josef Haydn's surname was a respelling of this name.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Computer
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Compiler of Hadith
Boy/Male
Latin
He who loves God. Famous Bearer: late composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
COMPUTER SECURITY
COMPUTER SECURITY
Girl/Female
Indian
Nalas wife, Beautiful
Girl/Female
Indian
Cow.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Little Ali
Boy/Male
Tamil
Abhicandra | அபிகாஂதà¯à®°
With a Moon like face, One of the seven Manus of the svetambara Jain sect
Girl/Female
Muslim
Lucky
Girl/Female
Indian
Happiness
Girl/Female
Indian
(Wife of prophet Muhammad)
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Hebrew
Beauty
Girl/Female
Hindu
Lotus flower, Zarnu, Pure, Another name for Lakshmi
Girl/Female
Indian
Delicate, Fine, Soft
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p. pr. & vb. n.
of Compete
n.
One who composes or writes a book; a composer, as distinguished from an editor, translator, or compiler.
imp. & p. p.
of Compute
n.
A computer.
imp. & p. p.
of Compete
v. i.
To contend emulously; to seek or strive for the same thing, position, or reward for which another is striving; to contend in rivalry, as for a prize or in business; as, tradesmen compete with one another.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Compute
v. t.
To exchange; to put or substitute something else in place of, as a smaller penalty, obligation, or payment, for a greater, or a single thing for an aggregate; hence, to lessen; to diminish; as, to commute a sentence of death to one of imprisonment for life; to commute tithes; to commute charges for fares.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Commute
imp. & p. p.
of Commute
v. t.
To compute or rate too high.
v. i.
To pay, or arrange to pay, in gross instead of part by part; as, to commute for a year's travel over a route.
n.
Compiler.
v. t.
To compute erroneously.
n.
One who commutes; especially, one who commutes in traveling.
n.
One who computes.
n.
A preparation of fruit in sirup in such a manner as to preserve its form, either whole, halved, or quartered; as, a compote of pears.
v. t.
To compute; to count.
v. i.
To calculate; to compute.
n.
A composer or compiler of hymns; one versed in hymnology.