Term 811
Spyware
Spyware is malicious software that secretly monitors and collects information about a user's activity without their knowledge or consent.
Acronym study
Terms 811–840 of 956 220-1102 acronyms and key terms. Each entry includes a plain-English definition and a link to the full 800-word glossary page with exam context and practice questions.
Term 811
Spyware is malicious software that secretly monitors and collects information about a user's activity without their knowledge or consent.
Term 812
SQL is a standard programming language used to manage, query, and manipulate relational databases by issuing commands like SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE.
Term 813
SQL is a standardized programming language used to manage and manipulate relational databases, enabling querying, updating, and data retrieval.
Term 814
SQL injection is a web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to interfere with the queries an application makes to its database, often to read, modify, or destroy data.
Term 815
SSE (Security Service Edge) is a cloud-centric security framework that converges web, cloud, and network security into a single edge service.
Term 816
SSE (Security Service Edge) is a cloud-delivered security framework that converges web, cloud, and private access controls at the network edge.
Term 817
SSH (Secure Shell) is a cryptographic network protocol that provides secure, encrypted communication and remote administration between two devices over an unsecured network.
Term 818
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a cryptographic protocol that encrypts data transmitted between a client and a server to ensure privacy and data integrity.
Term 819
An SSL VPN is a virtual private network that uses the Secure Sockets Layer protocol to create an encrypted tunnel for remote users to securely access network resources over the internet.
Term 820
A security vulnerability where an attacker tricks a server into making unauthorized requests to internal or external resources on behalf of the attacker.
Term 821
A Standard Access Control List (ACL) is a sequential set of permit or deny rules that filters network traffic based solely on the source IP address.
Term 822
A Standard Operating Procedure is a detailed, written set of step-by-step instructions that describes how to perform a specific task or process consistently and safely.
Term 823
Startup Repair is a Windows recovery tool that automatically diagnoses and fixes common problems that prevent the operating system from booting properly.
Term 824
Static Network Address Translation (NAT) is a one-to-one mapping between a private IP address and a public IP address that never changes.
Term 825
The sticky bit is a special permission on Unix/Linux files and directories that restricts file deletion to the file owner, directory owner, or root user, even if others have write access.
Term 826
A storage tier is a category of data storage defined by performance, cost, and access frequency, used to optimize storage efficiency in cloud and on-premises systems.
Term 827
Strategic intelligence is the process of collecting, analyzing, and applying high-level information about threats, risks, and opportunities to guide an organization's long-term security decisions.
Term 828
A subnet is a logical subdivision of an IP network, created by partitioning a larger network address space using subnet masks.
Term 829
A subscription boundary is the logical and administrative limit that defines the scope of resources, permissions, billing, and policies within a single cloud subscription.
Term 830
SUID (Set User ID) is a special file permission in Linux that allows a user to run an executable file with the file owner's privileges, typically root, rather than their own.
Term 831
SCADA is a system that monitors and controls industrial equipment like power grids, water plants, and pipelines from a central computer.
Term 832
Sustainability in IT refers to designing, operating, and disposing of technology systems in a way that minimizes environmental impact and promotes long-term resource efficiency.
Term 833
The Sustainability pillar is a framework within cloud architecture that focuses on minimizing environmental impact, reducing energy consumption, and optimizing resource usage across IT operations.
Term 834
Synchronization is the process of making sure two or more systems, devices, or pieces of data stay exactly matched and up-to-date with each other.
Term 835
Syslog is a standard protocol used to send and store log messages from network devices and servers to a central logging server for monitoring and troubleshooting.
Term 836
Sysmon is a Windows system service and device driver that logs detailed system activity to help security professionals detect and investigate malicious behavior.
Term 837
System Configuration refers to the specific combination of hardware components, software settings, and operating system parameters that determine how a computer behaves and performs.
Term 838
System high mode is a security operating mode where all users with access to the system have security clearances that meet the highest classification level of information processed, but may not have a formal need-to-know for all data within the system.
Term 839
System Restore is a Windows utility that lets you revert your computer's system files, registry settings, and installed programs to a previous state without affecting your personal files.
Term 840
A unified cloud-based service that lets IT administrators centrally manage the configuration, patching, and health of a fleet of servers and virtual machines.