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Cyber Security Acronyms and Terms
A community-maintained glossary that defines and explains cybersecurity acronyms and terminology to help users understand security concepts beyond buzzwords.

Cyber Security Acronyms and Terms
A community-maintained glossary that defines and explains cybersecurity acronyms and terminology to help users understand security concepts beyond buzzwords.
Cyber Security Acronyms and Terms Description
A curated glossary that provides definitions and explanations for cybersecurity acronyms and terminology used across the industry, open source projects, and non-profit organizations. The resource organizes cybersecurity terms into logical categories to help users understand technical concepts beyond surface-level buzzwords. It covers various domains including encryption algorithms, attack methodologies, vulnerabilities, and threat classifications. The glossary includes explanations for common encryption standards like AES, DES, and RSA, as well as attack vectors such as CSRF, DoS/DDoS, and MITM attacks. It also defines malware categories, vulnerability types, and modern threat concepts like Ransomware as a Service (RaaS). The project accepts community contributions to expand and maintain the accuracy of cybersecurity terminology definitions. This makes it a collaborative resource for security professionals, students, and anyone seeking to understand cybersecurity language and concepts.
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