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Connector action
A supported integration operation invoked under a configured identity and permissions, whose possible external effects and retry behavior require separate authority and state handling.
Playbook execution permission
Authorization to run a workflow under the platform’s actual permission model, which can differ from the ability to view or edit its design.
Least Privilege
The principle that users and systems should be granted only the minimum access rights necessary to perform their tasks, reducing the potential damage from accidents or malicious activity.
Separation of Duties
A control that divides critical tasks among different individuals so that no single person can complete a sensitive action alone, helping to prevent fraud and errors.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
An access control model where permissions are assigned to roles rather than individual users, and users are assigned to roles based on their job responsibilities.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
An authentication method that requires two or more independent credentials from different categories (something you know, have, or are) to verify a user's identity.
Authentication
The process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system, typically through credentials such as passwords, tokens, or biometrics.
Authorization
The process of determining what actions or resources an authenticated entity is permitted to access, often enforced through access control policies.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
A mechanism that allows a user to log in once and access multiple applications or systems without re-entering credentials, improving usability and centralizing access control.
Encryption
The process of converting plaintext into ciphertext using an algorithm and a key, so that only authorized parties can read the original information.
Symmetric Encryption
An encryption method that uses the same secret key for both encryption and decryption, offering speed but requiring secure key distribution.
Asymmetric Encryption
Encryption using a suitable public-key scheme and a corresponding private key for decryption. Authenticated key distribution and the specified padding/protocol remain essential; signatures and key agreement are distinct constructions.
Hash Function
A digest construction mapping input to an output under its defined algorithm, with cryptographic versions designed for appropriate resistance properties. Password storage needs a suitable salted password-hashing/KDF scheme rather than a bare fast digest.
Digital Signature
An electronic signature that uses asymmetric cryptography to verify the authenticity and integrity of a message or document.
Access control
The policies and mechanisms that determine who can access which systems, data, or facilities and under what conditions.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
A system that collects, aggregates, and analyzes log data from various sources to detect security incidents and support compliance reporting.
Incident Response
A structured approach to handling security incidents, typically including preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.
Patch Management
The process of identifying, acquiring, testing, and installing software updates (patches) to fix vulnerabilities and improve system security.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
A security solution that continuously monitors endpoint devices for suspicious activity, provides forensic data, and enables automated response to threats.
Antivirus Software
A program that detects, prevents, and removes malicious software (malware) from computer systems, often using signature-based and heuristic methods.
Hardening
The process of securing a system by reducing its attack surface, such as disabling unnecessary services, closing unused ports, and applying secure configurations.
CIA Triad
A model that describes the three core goals of information security: confidentiality (keeping data secret), integrity (keeping data accurate and unaltered), and availability (ensuring data and systems are accessible when needed).
Confidentiality
The property that information is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals, processes, or devices. It is achieved through encryption, access controls, and proper handling procedures.
Integrity
The property that data has not been altered or destroyed in an unauthorized manner. It ensures data is accurate, complete, and trustworthy throughout its lifecycle.
Availability
The property that systems and data are accessible and usable by authorized users when required. It is supported by redundancy, backups, and resilience measures.
Defense in Depth
A security strategy that uses multiple layers of controls (physical, technical, and administrative) so that if one layer fails, others still protect the asset.
IT governance
The leadership, structures, and processes that ensure IT supports enterprise strategy, objectives, and risk appetite while using resources responsibly.
Enterprise risk management
An organization-wide approach to identifying, assessing, responding to, and monitoring risks that could affect strategic objectives. It aligns risk management with strategy and governance.
Risk appetite
The amount and type of risk an organization is willing to accept in pursuit of its objectives, often expressed as qualitative statements or quantitative limits.
Risk tolerance
The acceptable variation in outcomes around a risk appetite, often expressed as thresholds or limits for specific risk categories.