Glossary of Cybersecurity Terms

Part of SANS' larger security map, the Glossary of Cybersecurity Terms is the ideal cybersecurity-focused dictionary. Get an overview of all relevant terms and definitions, free of charge!
The Glossary of Cybersecurity Terms is a free tool, directed at employees and managers, who want to kickstart the digital transformation of their respective sectors or workplaces. Dive into the common terms used in the cybersecurity field and learn what the terms actually mean via this easy-to-use glossary.
What you will learn
The Glossary of Cybersecurity Terms takes users through terms like algorithms and activity monitors, encryption, computation and many others, providing an overview of definitions that are easy to grasp for those with little to no technical knowledge.
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Digital skills resource details
A free tool that allows users to navigate through the most relevant information pertaining to the field of cybersecurity in an easy, accessible way. The definitions and terminology used in the Glossary is in line with European and international cyber security standards, dictionaries, and competence frameworks.