Glossary
MAAS
Malware as a service
A malware exploitation kit (infrastructure, payloads, etc.) that enables anyone who acquires it to carry out hacking attacks. These are often sold or rented on the dark web.
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Machine Learning
Machine Learning (ML)
Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence. In cybersecurity, it is used to analyse files, data streams or behaviour.
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Malware
Malware, also known as malicious software, harmful software or junkware, is a programme designed to cause harm to a computer system without the consent of the user whose computer has been infected.
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Malware variant
Malware that has been modified. Cybercriminals are constantly modifying malware to make it unpredictable and effective.
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MARION
Maintien d’Analyse de Risques Informatiques Optimisée par Niveau
French acronym. French risk analysis method.
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MDM
Mobile Device Management
Mobile device management (MDM) is software that enables IT administrators to monitor, secure and enforce policies on smartphones, tablets and other devices.
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MDR
Managed Detection and Response services
Covers managed solutions (provided by a cybersecurity provider) for incident detection and response.
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MFA
Multi-factor Authentification
Primarily known for providing an additional layer of security and making it more difficult for unauthorised individuals to access a network or database (through strong authentication).
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MITM
Man in the Middle attack
The aim of a man-in-the-middle attack is to intercept communications between two parties without either of them realising that the communication channel has been compromised.
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MITRE ATT&CK
Contradictory common tactics, techniques and knowledge
A knowledge base of the techniques and tactics used by hackers. Best known for its matrix format, this tool enables the modelling and conceptualisation of cyberattacks.
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MSSP
Managed Security Service Providers
An outsourced service provider specialising in event monitoring and the management of security devices and systems within the client’s environment.
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MTBF
Mean Time Between Failures
Refers to the average time between irreparable failures of a technological product.
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