Term 781
Terraform
Terraform is an infrastructure-as-code tool that lets you define and manage your IT infrastructure using configuration files instead of manual processes.
Acronym study
Terms 781–810 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 781
Terraform is an infrastructure-as-code tool that lets you define and manage your IT infrastructure using configuration files instead of manual processes.
Term 782
A threat is any potential danger that could harm a computer system, network, or data, whether from a malicious hacker, a natural disaster, or an accidental mistake.
Term 783
A threat actor is any person or group that intentionally causes harm to digital systems, networks, or data.
Term 784
Threat analytics is the process of using threat intelligence, machine learning, and behavioral data to identify, assess, and predict cybersecurity threats in real time.
Term 785
Threat emulation is the proactive simulation of real-world cyberattacks within a controlled environment to test an organization's defenses, identify vulnerabilities, and improve security posture.
Term 786
A Microsoft 365 security tool that provides real-time interactive reports to investigate and analyze threats detected by Microsoft Defender for Office 365.
Term 787
Threat hunting is a proactive cybersecurity practice where analysts actively search networks, endpoints, and logs for hidden threats that have evaded automated security tools.
Term 788
Threat intelligence is evidence-based knowledge about existing or emerging cyber threats that helps organizations defend against attacks.
Term 789
Threat modelling is a structured approach to identifying, evaluating, and documenting potential security threats to a system so that defenses can be built proactively.
Term 790
Threat protection is the set of security measures and technologies used to detect, prevent, and respond to cyberattacks and unauthorized access to systems and data.
Term 791
A threat vector is the path or method a cyber attacker uses to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network.
Term 792
A temporary, automatically generated code that changes every few seconds and is used as an extra layer of security when logging into an account.
Term 793
TKIP is a security protocol used in WPA to replace WEP's static key with dynamic per-packet keys, ensuring data integrity.
Term 794
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol that encrypts data sent over the internet to keep it private and ensure it hasn’t been tampered with.
Term 795
Tokenization is the process of replacing sensitive data with unique identification symbols that retain all the essential information about the data without compromising its security.
Term 796
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a dedicated hardware chip on a computer's motherboard that stores cryptographic keys, passwords, and certificates to secure the system against unauthorized access and tampering.
Term 797
A Transit Gateway is a network hub that connects multiple virtual private clouds (VPCs) and on-premises networks through a single, central gateway to simplify routing and reduce complexity.
Term 798
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol that provides secure, encrypted communication between two devices over a network, such as between a web browser and a server.
Term 799
Triage is the process of quickly assessing and prioritizing security incidents based on their severity, impact, and urgency to determine the appropriate response.
Term 800
A Trojan is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate file or program to trick users into installing it, then performs harmful actions without the user's knowledge.
Term 801
A true negative is a test result that correctly identifies the absence of a condition or threat, meaning no false alarm occurred.
Term 802
A true positive is when a security tool correctly identifies a real threat or malicious activity.
Term 803
A trust boundary is the logical or physical line that separates a trusted, secure area from an untrusted, potentially hostile environment in a computer system or network.
Term 804
A Trust Center is a centralized portal or collection of resources where an organization publishes its security, compliance, privacy, and data protection policies to build customer and stakeholder confidence.
Term 805
A Trusted Advisor is an IT professional who earns deep client trust through expert guidance, ethical behavior, and a focus on the client’s long-term success rather than just selling products.
Term 806
The trusted computing base is the entire set of hardware, firmware, and software components that are critical to a system's security, meaning that any flaw in these components can break the entire security policy.
Term 807
A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a dedicated microcontroller chip that securely stores cryptographic keys, passwords, and certificates to protect a computer's hardware and ensure system integrity.
Term 808
TTP stands for Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, which describe the behavior patterns and methods used by threat actors in cybersecurity attacks.
Term 809
User Account Control is a Windows security feature that prevents unauthorized changes to your computer by asking for permission before allowing certain actions.
Term 810
UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a user-friendly command-line interface for managing iptables firewall rules on Linux systems, designed to simplify network security configuration.