Term 751
Pass-through authentication
Pass-through authentication is a Microsoft Azure Active Directory authentication method that validates user passwords directly against on-premises Active Directory without storing password hashes in the cloud.
Acronym study
Terms 751–780 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 751
Pass-through authentication is a Microsoft Azure Active Directory authentication method that validates user passwords directly against on-premises Active Directory without storing password hashes in the cloud.
Term 752
passwd is a command-line utility used on Linux and Unix-like systems to change a user's password, typically stored in an encrypted format in the /etc/shadow file.
Term 753
Password cracking is the process of using software tools or techniques to recover unknown passwords from stored data or by guessing them systematically.
Term 754
Password hash synchronization is a Microsoft Azure AD Connect feature that synchronizes a hash of a user's on-premises Active Directory password to Azure AD, enabling cloud-based authentication without additional infrastructure.
Term 755
Passwordless authentication is a method of verifying a user's identity without requiring them to enter a password, using alternative factors like biometrics, hardware tokens, or one-time codes.
Term 756
A patch is a small piece of code designed to fix a bug, close a security vulnerability, or improve the performance of a software application or operating system.
Term 757
Patch management is the process of identifying, acquiring, testing, and deploying software updates (patches) to fix vulnerabilities, bugs, or improve performance in IT systems.
Term 758
A Patch Manager is a tool or service that automates the process of finding, downloading, testing, and installing software updates across multiple computers to keep them secure and stable.
Term 759
Patch prioritization is the process of ranking security updates based on risk, impact, and urgency to decide which ones to apply first in an IT environment.
Term 760
Path traversal is a web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to access files and directories stored outside the web server's root folder by manipulating file paths in user-supplied input.
Term 761
A set of security rules that any company that handles credit card payments must follow to protect cardholder data from theft and fraud.
Term 762
Penetration testing is a simulated cyberattack on a computer system, network, or application to find security weaknesses before real attackers can exploit them.
Term 763
Perimeter Security Design is the practice of establishing a boundary around an organization's network or cloud environment to protect internal assets from external threats using a layered combination of controls like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access policies.
Term 764
PCI Express (PCIe) is a high-speed expansion bus standard that connects internal hardware components like graphics cards, SSDs, and network adapters to a computer's motherboard.
Term 765
Any external hardware component that connects to a computer to add or enhance functionality, such as input, output, or storage capabilities.
Term 766
Techniques used by attackers to maintain long-term access to a compromised system after an initial breach.
Term 767
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a short numeric code used to verify a user's identity before granting access to a system, device, or account.
Term 768
Personally identifiable information (PII) is any data that can be used to identify, contact, or locate a specific individual, either alone or when combined with other information.
Term 769
Physical controls are tangible security measures like locks, fences, and biometric scanners used to protect buildings, hardware, and sensitive data from unauthorized physical access or harm.
Term 770
Physical security measures are tangible controls and barriers that protect computer hardware, data centers, and network equipment from unauthorized physical access, theft, damage, or environmental threats.
Term 771
A physical volume is a storage device or partition that is initialized for use by a volume manager, allowing it to be combined into logical storage pools.
Term 772
Piggybacking is the act of an unauthorized person following an authorized person into a restricted area or system by taking advantage of their access.
Term 773
PII stands for Personally Identifiable Information, which is any data that can be used to identify a specific individual.
Term 774
A pilot light is a small, always-on indicator or a minimal always-running instance in IT architecture that keeps a system ready and signals its operational status, much like the small flame that keeps a gas furnace ready to ignite.
Term 775
Privileged Identity Management, a Microsoft Azure Active Directory tool that manages, monitors, and controls access to privileged roles on a just-in-time basis.
Term 776
Platform as a Service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model that provides a complete platform for developing, running, and managing applications without the complexity of building and maintaining the underlying infrastructure.
Term 777
A platform service is a cloud computing offering that provides a complete environment for developing, deploying, and managing applications without the need to manage the underlying infrastructure.
Term 778
A playbook is a documented set of predefined steps, scripts, and decision trees used by IT teams to automate, standardize, and respond consistently to common tasks or incidents.
Term 779
Pod failure troubleshooting is the process of identifying and resolving issues that cause Kubernetes pods to crash, restart, or become unavailable.
Term 780
Pod Security Admission is a Kubernetes feature that enforces security standards on pods at creation time to prevent running containers with dangerous privileges.