cybersecurity glossary

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a type of cybercrime in which attackers use social engineering techniques to gain access to a company's email accounts and use them to commit fraud. Examples include malicious links or attachments, impersonating a company executive, and requesting wire transfers.

Botnets are networks of computers or other internet-connected devices infected with malicious software and controlled as a group without the knowledge of their owners. They are used to carry out malicious activities such as sending spam, launching DDoS attacks, stealing data, and spreading malware.

Application Penetration Testing is a security testing technique used to identify vulnerabilities in web applications and software. It is an important part of any organization's security strategy and should be conducted regularly to ensure the safety of the application and its users.

Access control is a security measure used to regulate who or what can view or use resources in a computing environment. It is used to protect confidential information, and is implemented through authentication, authorization, and encryption. Examples include physical, network, and application access control systems.