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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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PCI DSS

PCI DSS is a global security standard that defines how organizations must protect cardholder data when storing, processing, or transmitting payment information.

Penetration Testing (Pentesting)

Penetration testing simulates real-world cyberattacks to identify exploitable vulnerabilities and measure true business risk before attackers do.

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