False Positive in Cybersecurity
A false positive in cybersecurity is an alert that flags harmless activity as malicious, often adding noise that slows down real threat detection.
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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: September 17, 2026
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3 termsFedRAMP
FedRAMP is a U.S. government security framework that standardizes how cloud services are assessed, authorized, and continuously monitored for federal use.
Fileless Malware
Fileless malware executes entirely in memory using trusted system tools, allowing attackers to stay hidden longer and bypass traditional, file-based security defenses.