Term 181
chmod
chmod is a command in Linux and Unix-like operating systems used to change the permissions (read, write, execute) of a file or directory.
Acronym study
Terms 181–210 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 181
chmod is a command in Linux and Unix-like operating systems used to change the permissions (read, write, execute) of a file or directory.
Term 182
The CIA triad is a foundational security model that guides organizations in protecting data through confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Term 183
Cisco AP Modes are different operational states a wireless access point can use, determining how it handles traffic, management, and security in a network.
Term 184
A centralized network management and automation platform from Cisco that provides intent-based networking for easier configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco devices.
Term 185
Cisco DNA Center Wireless is a centralized management platform that uses intent-based networking to automate, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot wireless networks across an enterprise.
Term 186
Cisco Identity Services Engine is a security policy management platform that controls who can access a network and what they can do once connected.
Term 187
Cisco TrustSec is a security architecture that uses identity-based access control and encryption to protect network traffic, rather than relying only on IP addresses and VLANs.
Term 188
Cisco Umbrella is a cloud-based security platform that protects users from malicious internet destinations by filtering DNS requests and blocking access to dangerous websites.
Term 189
Cisco Virtual Topology System is a software-defined networking solution that creates and manages virtual network overlays across physical and virtual infrastructure for enterprise networks.
Term 190
A network architecture where one computer (the client) requests services or resources from another computer (the server), which provides them.
Term 191
Cloud Armor is a Google Cloud web application firewall (WAF) service that protects applications and websites from attacks like DDoS and SQL injection using customizable security rules.
Term 192
Cloud Audit Logs are a record of actions taken by users, services, and resources inside a cloud environment, capturing who did what, when, and from where.
Term 193
A Cloud CDN is a network of servers spread around the world that stores copies of your website or app content so it loads faster for users no matter where they are.
Term 194
Cloud Composer is a fully managed workflow orchestration service built on Apache Airflow that helps you create, schedule, monitor, and manage workflows across clouds and on-premises environments.
Term 195
Cloud Deploy is the process of releasing software applications and updates from development to production environments that run on cloud infrastructure.
Term 196
Cloud DLP (Data Loss Prevention) is a set of tools and policies that protect sensitive data stored, processed, or shared in cloud services from unauthorized access, leaks, or breaches.
Term 197
Cloud IAM (Identity and Access Management) is a framework of policies and technologies that ensures the right individuals have appropriate access to cloud resources at the right time and for the right reasons.
Term 198
Cloud KMS (Key Management Service) is a cloud-based service that lets you create, manage, and use encryption keys to protect your data at rest and in transit.
Term 199
Cloud Load Balancing is the process of distributing incoming network traffic across multiple servers or resources in the cloud to ensure no single resource is overwhelmed, improving availability and reliability.
Term 200
A Cloud management gateway is a network appliance or software service that securely connects devices on a local network to a cloud-based management platform, enabling remote monitoring, configuration, and updates.
Term 201
Cloud native concepts are a set of practices and technologies that allow applications to be built, deployed, and scaled dynamically in modern cloud environments like public, private, and hybrid clouds.
Term 202
Cloud Run for Anthos is a Google Cloud service that lets you run containerized applications in a serverless way on your own Kubernetes clusters, whether on-premises or in the cloud.
Term 203
A Cloud SDK is a set of software tools and libraries that developers use to build, manage, and interact with cloud services programmatically.
Term 204
Cloud security architecture is the design and organization of security controls, policies, and technologies used to protect data, applications, and infrastructure in a cloud computing environment.
Term 205
Cloud security posture management is the continuous process of monitoring cloud environments to detect misconfigurations, compliance violations, and security risks, and automatically remediating them to maintain a strong security posture.
Term 206
Cloud SQL is a fully managed relational database service that lets you set up, maintain, and scale SQL databases (like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server) in the cloud without managing the underlying infrastructure.
Term 207
A cloud-only identity is a user account that exists solely in a cloud-based identity provider and has no counterpart in any on-premises directory service.
Term 208
Amazon CloudFront is a fast content delivery network (CDN) service that securely delivers data, videos, applications, and APIs to customers globally with low latency and high transfer speeds.
Term 209
AWS CloudTrail is a service that records every action taken in your AWS account, creating a detailed log of who did what and when for security and auditing purposes.
Term 210
CloudWatch is an AWS monitoring service that tracks metrics, logs, and alarms for your cloud resources so you can see what’s happening and respond to issues.