Glossary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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