Term 661
Secure Access Service Edge
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a cloud-based security framework that combines network connectivity and security services into a single, unified service to protect users and devices wherever they are.
Acronym study
Terms 661–690 of 863 SC-900 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 661
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a cloud-based security framework that combines network connectivity and security services into a single, unified service to protect users and devices wherever they are.
Term 662
Secure Boot is a security feature that ensures a device starts up using only trusted software that is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
Term 663
Secure coding is the practice of writing software in a way that protects it from vulnerabilities and attacks by following security best practices throughout the development process.
Term 664
A secure enclave is a dedicated, isolated hardware component within a processor that protects sensitive data and code from unauthorized access, even if the main operating system is compromised.
Term 665
Secure Score is a measurement tool in Microsoft 365 that shows how secure your organization is based on the security features you have enabled and configured.
Term 666
Secure Shell (SSH) is a network protocol that provides a secure, encrypted way to access and manage remote computers over an unsecured network.
Term 667
Secure Sockets Layer is a cryptographic protocol that encrypts data transmitted between a web browser and a server to protect it from eavesdropping and tampering.
Term 668
Security in IT is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, damage, or theft.
Term 669
Security Assertion Markup Language is an open standard that allows different computer systems to securely share authentication and authorization information about a user.
Term 670
A security assessment is a systematic evaluation of an organization’s systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks, and to recommend improvements.
Term 671
Security awareness is the ongoing practice of educating people within an organization about cybersecurity risks, safe behaviors, and their individual responsibilities to protect information assets.
Term 672
A security baseline is a documented minimum set of security configurations and settings that must be applied to a system, device, or network to ensure a known secure starting point.
Term 673
Security Command Center is a centralized cloud security management platform that helps organizations detect, investigate, and respond to threats across their cloud infrastructure.
Term 674
A security control is a safeguard or countermeasure designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data.
Term 675
Security defaults is a set of basic security settings in Microsoft Entra ID that automatically enables common protections like multifactor authentication for all users in a tenant.
Term 676
Security governance is the framework of rules, policies, and processes that an organization uses to align its cybersecurity activities with its business goals and legal obligations.
Term 677
A security group is a virtual firewall that controls inbound and outbound traffic to AWS resources, such as EC2 instances, based on defined rules.
Term 678
Security Hub is a cloud security posture management service that aggregates and prioritizes security alerts and compliance checks from multiple AWS services into a single place.
Term 679
A system that collects, analyzes, and reports on security data from across an IT environment to detect and respond to threats.
Term 680
The security kernel is the core, trusted part of an operating system that enforces access control and security policies for all system operations.
Term 681
Security misconfiguration occurs when security settings are defined, implemented, or maintained incorrectly, leaving systems, applications, or networks vulnerable to unauthorized access or data breaches.
Term 682
A security model is a formal framework that defines how subjects (users, processes) can access objects (files, resources) based on rules, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Term 683
A Security Operations Center (SOC) is a centralized team and facility that monitors, detects, analyzes, and responds to cybersecurity incidents across an organization's IT environment 24/7.
Term 684
The Security pillar is a set of best practices for designing and operating cloud systems that protect data, systems, and assets through confidentiality, integrity, and availability controls.
Term 685
A security policy is a formal set of rules and guidelines that an organization establishes to protect its information assets and technology resources.
Term 686
An organization's overall cybersecurity strength, including policies, controls, and readiness to defend against and respond to threats.
Term 687
A security recommendation is a prescribed action, configuration, or update that aims to reduce risk and protect systems, data, and users from known threats or vulnerabilities.
Term 688
A security strategy is a high-level plan that outlines how an organization protects its information assets, aligns security with business goals, and manages risk over time.
Term 689
A security update is a software patch released to fix a vulnerability that could be exploited by attackers to compromise a system.
Term 690
Self-service password reset (SSPR) is a Microsoft identity feature that allows users to reset their own passwords without needing help from an IT helpdesk.