Cybersecurity Glossary

Your comprehensive guide for commonly used security terms.

Compliance

Understand key concepts that help you simplify audits and meet regulatory requirements.

Explore

Top articles

GDPR Compliance Software from Netwrix

HIPAA Compliance Software from Netwrix

Netwrix helps you comply with PCI-DSS

Cybersecurity frameworks

Get to know the frameworks and standards that guide modern security practices.

Explore

Top articles

Netwrix helps you comply with CIS CSC

Netwrix helps you comply with COBIT

Netwrix helps you comply with NIST-CSF

Attack catalog

Decode common threats, how they work, and how to protect your data.

Explore

Top articles

DCSync Attacks Explained: Threat to Active Directory Security

Pass the Hash Attack

Silver Ticket Attack

Architectural concepts

Learn all about the building blocks behind today’s security infrastructure.

Explore

Top articles

Endpoint Detection and Response

Least Privilege

Security by Design

Security Concepts

Explore the fundamental ideas in cybersecurity to better protect your data.

Explore

Top articles

Identity Security

Access Management

Data Loss Prevention

Explore the glossary

Find the security answers you need

103 results

Attack catalog

Cybersecurity Glossary

Explore the glossary

Find the security answers you need

DCSync Attacks Explained: Threat to Active Directory Security

4 Service Account Attacks and How to Protect Against Them

A Comprehensive Look into Password Attacks and How to Stop Them

AS-REP Roasting Attack - How It Works and Defense Strategies

Abusing Entra ID Application Permissions – How It Works and Defense Strategies

Access Management

Access Reviews

Active Directory Ransomware Attacks

AdminSDHolder Modification – How It Works and Defense Strategies

Application Layer Security

Attack Surface

Attack Surface Management (ASM)