Glossary
ICS
Industrial Control System
Refers to all the equipment used to control, manage and monitor industrial systems.
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IDS
Intrusion Detection Sytem
A mechanism designed to detect abnormal or suspicious activity on the target being analysed.
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Infosec
Information security
Information security comprises a set of process management strategies and policies designed to protect, detect, identify and counter threats targeting both digital and non-digital information.
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IOC
Indicators of compromise
An artefact characteristic of an infection that serves as evidence of potential intrusions or infections during forensic investigations.
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IOT
Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the interconnection between the internet and objects, places and physical environments.
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IPS
Intrusion Prevention System
A tool used by information security specialists, similar to intrusion detection systems, which enables measures to be taken to mitigate the impact of an attack.
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IR
Incident Response
Incident response is a term used to describe an organisation’s activities aimed at identifying, analysing and rectifying hazards in order to prevent them from recurring in the future.
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ISMS
Information Security Management System
A set of rules and policies governing the management of information security.
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ISO
International Organization for Standardization
An international standard established to harmonise practices in management, service delivery and product development.
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Keychain
Keychain
This is the system developed by Apple for its macOS and iOS platforms, enabling the secure storage and access control of users’ “secrets” (passwords, encryption keys, certificates, etc.).
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Keylogger
Keylogger
Spyware generally collects computer data. A keylogger, on the other hand, only records keystrokes or mouse movements.
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Killchain
A diagram illustrating the stages of a cyberattack, from reconnaissance to data exfiltration.
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