Term 121
Azure SQL Auditing
Azure SQL Auditing is a feature that tracks and records database events, such as data changes and logins, and writes them to an audit log for security monitoring and compliance.
Acronym study
Terms 121–150 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 121
Azure SQL Auditing is a feature that tracks and records database events, such as data changes and logins, and writes them to an audit log for security monitoring and compliance.
Term 122
Azure SQL Database Backup is a fully managed, automated service that creates and stores copies of your SQL database data and transaction logs in Azure storage, enabling point-in-time recovery and long-term retention for data protection and business continuity.
Term 123
Azure SQL Database Deployment is the process of creating and configuring a fully managed relational database in the Microsoft Azure cloud using SQL Server engine, without managing the underlying infrastructure.
Term 124
Azure SQL Managed Instance is a fully managed cloud database service that gives you nearly all the features of Microsoft SQL Server on your own server, without you having to manage the hardware or operating system.
Term 125
Azure SQL Performance Tuning is the process of optimizing the speed and efficiency of queries and database operations in Microsoft Azure SQL Database or SQL Managed Instance to reduce latency and improve throughput.
Term 126
Azure SQL Threat Detection is a built-in security feature that continuously monitors your Azure SQL database for suspicious activities and sends alerts when potential threats are found.
Term 127
Azure Storage Design is the process of planning how to store, organize, protect, and access data in Microsoft Azure so that it is fast, secure, and cost-effective.
Term 128
Azure Storage Encryption is the process of protecting data stored in Azure cloud storage by converting it into an unreadable format using encryption keys, ensuring only authorized parties can access it.
Term 129
Azure Traffic Manager is a DNS-based traffic load balancer that directs incoming web traffic to the most appropriate endpoint based on performance, priority, geographic location, or a weighted distribution method.
Term 130
B2C identity refers to an identity management system designed for businesses to manage and authenticate external consumers, such as customers or partners, across applications and services.
Term 131
A backup strategy is a planned approach to copying and storing data so it can be recovered if the original is lost, corrupted, or destroyed.
Term 132
Banner grabbing is the process of connecting to a remote service to capture the banner it sends, which often reveals software type and version for reconnaissance.
Term 133
A barcode scanner is an input device that uses light or lasers to read printed barcodes and converts them into digital data for computers.
Term 134
A baseline configuration is a documented set of specifications for hardware, software, and settings that serves as a consistent starting point for systems in an IT environment.
Term 135
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is firmware that initializes and tests computer hardware during startup and provides runtime services for operating systems.
Term 136
A bastion host is a specially hardened server on a network’s perimeter that allows authorized users to securely access internal systems from outside the network.
Term 137
BCP is a proactive process that creates a framework to ensure critical business functions continue during and after a disruptive event.
Term 138
A formal security model that prevents users from reading information at a higher classification level than their own and from writing information down to a lower classification level.
Term 139
BeyondCorp is a zero-trust security model developed by Google that shifts access control from the network perimeter to individual users and devices, enabling secure work from any location without a traditional VPN.
Term 140
A security feature that uses an MD5 password to verify and protect BGP routing updates between neighboring routers.
Term 141
BGP TTL Security is a feature that protects Border Gateway Protocol sessions by verifying that incoming BGP packets have a Time-to-Live value of 255, ensuring they come from a directly connected neighbor and not from a remote attacker.
Term 142
Business Impact Analysis and the design of Recovery Point Objective and Recovery Time Objective define how much data loss and downtime a business can tolerate after an IT failure, guiding the architecture of backup and disaster recovery systems.
Term 143
Biba is a security model that uses a lattice-based system to enforce integrity, ensuring that data cannot be corrupted by unauthorized or less trustworthy subjects.
Term 144
Binary Authorization is a security control that ensures only trusted container images are deployed in a Kubernetes or cloud environment.
Term 145
Biometrics is the technology that uses unique physical or behavioral traits, like fingerprints or voice patterns, to verify a person's identity.
Term 146
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is the low-level firmware stored on a motherboard chip that initializes and tests hardware components before loading the operating system.
Term 147
BitLocker is a full-disk encryption feature built into Windows that protects data by encrypting the entire drive so that unauthorized users cannot access files without the correct recovery key.
Term 148
BitLocker Encryption is a full-disk encryption tool built into Windows that protects data by encrypting the entire drive so that it cannot be read without the correct password or recovery key.
Term 149
A BitLocker policy is a set of configuration rules that IT administrators use to manage how BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled, enforced, and recovered on Windows devices within an organization.
Term 150
BloodHound is a graph-based tool that maps relationships within an Active Directory environment to identify attack paths that could lead to privilege escalation.