CI/CD Security
CI/CD security protects the continuous integration and continuous delivery pipeline by preventing vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and malicious code from entering software during development and deployment.
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Cybersecurity Glossary
Explore definitions of common cybersecurity terms, frameworks, and security operations concepts. Written to make complex security language easier to understand.
Last updated: April 16, 2026
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6 termsCloud Jacking
Cloud jacking is an identity-driven cyberattack where threat actors hijack cloud accounts and control planes to stealthily exploit resources and exfiltrate data without using malware.
Cloud Misconfiguration
Cloud computing allows organizations to deploy applications, store data, and scale infrastructure quickly. However, the flexibility of cloud platforms also introduces complexity. Each cloud service comes with dozens—or sometimes hundreds—of configuration options controlling access, networking, encryption, logging, and resource behavior. When these settings are implemented incorrectly or left in insecure states, they create security gaps...
Configuration Drift
Configuration drift happens when systems slowly diverge from their intended configuration over time, leading to inconsistencies, security vulnerabilities, and management challenges.
Continuous Compliance
Continuous compliance uses real-time monitoring and automation to keep businesses secure, reduce risk, and simplify audits without increasing headcount.
Control Mapping
Control mapping is the strategic process of linking internal security safeguards to multiple regulatory requirements, enabling organizations to "build once and comply many times."