Term 601
MAC address
A MAC address is a unique hardware identifier assigned to a network interface card that allows devices to communicate on a local network.
Acronym study
Terms 601–630 of 1222 SK0-005 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 601
A MAC address is a unique hardware identifier assigned to a network interface card that allows devices to communicate on a local network.
Term 602
MAC filtering is a security practice that allows or denies network access to devices based on their unique Media Access Control (MAC) address.
Term 603
A machine type defines the virtual hardware resources (vCPU, memory, and sometimes GPU) assigned to a virtual machine instance in a cloud computing environment.
Term 604
Amazon Macie is a fully managed data security and privacy service that uses machine learning and pattern matching to discover, classify, and protect sensitive data stored in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Term 605
macOS is the operating system that powers Apple's Mac computers, providing a graphical interface, system management, and security features for users and IT professionals.
Term 606
macOS features are the built-in tools, utilities, and functionalities in Apple's operating system that control how a Mac computer works, including security, file management, and user interface elements.
Term 607
MACsec (Media Access Control Security) is a security protocol that encrypts and authenticates data at the Ethernet frame level to protect traffic on local area networks.
Term 608
A Mail Exchange record is a type of DNS record that specifies which mail server is responsible for receiving email messages on behalf of a domain.
Term 609
A mailbox is a storage location on a mail server where incoming and outgoing email messages are kept for a user or group.
Term 610
Maltego is a graphical open-source intelligence tool used for information gathering and reconnaissance, enabling users to map and visualize relationships between entities like people, domains, and networks.
Term 611
Mobile Application Management (MAM) is a set of technologies and policies that allow IT administrators to manage and secure corporate applications on mobile devices without managing the entire device.
Term 612
A cybersecurity service that continuously monitors an organization's network and systems to detect threats and respond to them quickly.
Term 613
A managed service is an IT offering where a third-party provider takes full responsibility for maintaining, monitoring, and supporting a specific technology or system on behalf of a customer.
Term 614
A Management group is a container in Microsoft Azure that helps you organize and manage access, policies, and compliance across multiple Azure subscriptions.
Term 615
A logical hierarchy of Azure management groups that organizes subscriptions and applies governance policies consistently across an organization.
Term 616
A Management Information Base (MIB) is a virtual database that stores information about network devices, organized as a hierarchical tree, which network management tools use to monitor and control those devices.
Term 617
A security feature that restricts which interfaces and IP addresses can be used to manage a network device, protecting the control plane from unauthorized administrative access.
Term 618
A Management VLAN is a dedicated virtual local area network used to secure and separate administrative access to network devices like switches and routers from regular user data traffic.
Term 619
Mandatory vacation is a security control that requires employees to take a consecutive period of leave so that any unauthorized activities or irregularities in their work can be detected by others.
Term 620
A mapped drive is a shortcut that assigns a drive letter to a shared folder on a network, making it appear as if it is a local storage device on your computer.
Term 621
Maximum tolerable downtime (MTD) is the total amount of time a business process or system can be unavailable before causing irreparable harm to the organization.
Term 622
MDM stands for Mobile Device Management, a technology that allows IT administrators to securely manage, monitor, and enforce policies on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets from a central console.
Term 623
Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) is the average time it takes to fix a failed component or system and restore it to full operation.
Term 624
Memory capture is the process of preserving the contents of a computer's volatile memory (RAM) for forensic analysis during incident response.
Term 625
A centralized dashboard within a software platform that displays system notifications, alerts, and messages about account status, security events, and service updates.
Term 626
A metadata server is a network-accessible service that provides configuration data, credentials, and instance-specific information to virtual machines running in a cloud environment like Google Cloud Platform.
Term 627
Metasploit is a powerful penetration testing framework that helps security professionals find and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems.
Term 628
Meterpreter is an advanced, dynamically extensible payload that provides an interactive command shell and post-exploitation capabilities within a memory-resident environment during a penetration test.
Term 629
The Metrics Server is a cluster-wide aggregator of resource usage data in Kubernetes, collecting CPU and memory metrics from nodes and pods for autoscaling and monitoring.
Term 630
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security method that requires a user to verify their identity using two or more different types of evidence, such as a password plus a code from a phone, before they can access an account or system.