Cybersecurity Glossary and Definitions: Essential Terms and Concepts

The provided text offers a comprehensive collection of terms and concepts fundamental to the field of cybersecurity, encompassing the CIA Triad of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It outlines the structure and elements of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including its core functions like Identify, Protect, and Respond. Furthermore, the material defines various security controls, such as Physical, Technical, and Managerial Controls, and describes different types of Threat Actors and their associated Threat Vectors, including social engineering and malware. Key aspects of Cryptography, network protocols, access control models, and vulnerability management techniques like Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning are explained. Finally, the text touches on crucial organizational elements like Incident Response Planning, Business Continuity, and various security policies and governance structures.