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Chapter 7 Terms

Security+ SY0-501 7th Edition Terms (Chapter 7)

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advanced persistent threats (APTs) Any sophisticated series of related attacks taking place over an extended period of time.
Agile development A method of software development meant to be rapid.
baselining Creating a fundamental, or baseline, security level.
Big Data Data that is larger than what can be handled with traditional tools and algorithms.
database normalization The process of removing duplication in a relational database.
embedded system Operating system in a device, sometimes on a single chip.
fuzzing A method of testing that intentionally enters invalid input to see if the application can handle it.
hardening The process of making a server or an application resistant to an attack.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) The process of managing and provisioning computer datacenters through machine-readable definition files.
Internet of Things (IoT) Devices that interact on the Internet, without human intervention.
NoSQL database Datastores that do not use a relational structure.
Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) An online community that develops free articles, documentation, tools, and more on web application security.
prototyping Creating a version of an application that has only the bare minimum functionality so that it can be evaluated before further development.
sandboxing Operating in an isolated environment.
script kiddy An attacker with very minimal skills.
secure coding Programming in a manner that is secure.
stored procedures SQL statements written and stored on the database that can be called by applications.
stress testing Subjecting a system to workloads that are extreme.
Structured Query Language (SQL) The language used by all relational databases.
waterfall method A software development method that uses very well-defined sequential phases.
zero-day exploit A vulnerability that is unknown to the product vendor, and thus there is no patch for it.
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