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Open source

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Definition: software that is publicly available for use and has their code freely available for sharing and modification.

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

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Definition: a cyber security certification that demonstrates capability in ethical hacking and penetration testing. It is sought after by many professionals and is known for its challenging assessment.

Network

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Definition: two or more computers linked enabling shared resources.

NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT)

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Definition: an online self-assessment tool that all organisations must use and be compliant with if they have access to NHS patient data and systems.

Nessus

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Definition: a remote tool that scans for vulnerabilities in devices and applications.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Definition: part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NIST is a United States government agency that develops and promotes standards, guidelines and best practices for cyber security.

Mitigation

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Definition: steps that organisations and individuals can take to minimise and address risks.

Multi-factor authentication

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Definition: a security method that requires users to provide two or more types of verification. Usually something you remember, like a password and something you physically hold on your person [...]

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

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Definition: a system that helps organisations control and secure mobile devices used by employees, ensuring data security and policy enforcement.

Man-in-the-middle attacks (MITM)

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Definition: this attack occurs when a malicious actor intercepts traffic on a network, either eavesdropping on the data communicated or manipulating the data as it travels.

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