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Cybersecurity Glossary

Cybersecurity is crucial nowadays. Lightspeed Solutions provides insights on various cybersecurity topics, such as endpoint protection, cloud security, and types of cyber attacks.

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Insider Threat

An insider has physical and logical access, making them a potential risk to an organization's security. If an insider goes rogue or is tricked into causing harm, they can be a bigger threat than an outside attacker who must gain access first.

IPS (Intrusion Prevention System)

An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) detects and prevents security threats by blocking IP addresses, services, ports, and sessions, and notifying administrators.

ISP (Internet Service Provider)

The Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that connects individuals or businesses to the internet. Some ISPs provide additional services like email, web hosting, and domain registration.

Keylogger

A keylogger is a tool used to record keystrokes typed into a physical keyboard, including passwords, answers to secret questions, and other sensitive information. It can be software or hardware-based.

LAN (Local Area Network)

A LAN is a network within a single building, where all the interconnection media is owned and controlled by the organization. Unlike WAN, where the media is owned by a third party.