Glossary

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attack surface

attack surface

An attack surface is the sum total of all possible paths that can be used to exploit a computer system or network.

authenticated scanning

authenticated scanning

A type of external vulnerability scan that tests the security of web applications and APIs behind logins. Also known as credentialed scanning.

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credentialed scanning

credentialed scanning

A type of external vulnerability scan that tests the security of web applications and APIs behind logins. Also known as authenticated scanning.

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dynamic application security testing (DAST)

dynamic application security testing (DAST)

A method of cyber security testing in which a running application is actively tested and probed using real traffic and requests

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endpoint security

endpoint security

The process of protecting user devices (e.g. laptops and mobile devices) from threats such as malware, ransomware, and zero-days.

ethical hacking

ethical hacking

An authorized attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system, application, or data.

external attack surface management (EASM)

external attack surface management (EASM)

The continuous process of detection, evaluation, and mitigation of attack vectors which are accessible from the internet.

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