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Mega list of Cyber Security Jargon

Executable
An file that can be executed. Also popularly known as executable code, executable file, executable program, binary.
Executable Format
A format in which executables are stored. eg. Portable Executable (PE), Executables and Linkable Format (ELF)
Penetration Testing
Extension to vulnerability assessment with a focus on exploiting the vulnerabilities so as to simulate the behavior of an adversary
Security Audit
The process which evaluates enterprise’s security po
Vulnerability Assessment
Systematic review of security weaknesses by searching for known vulnerabilities, assign severity levels and provide recommendation for migigation
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