The CyberGuard field guide

Cybersecurity,
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Terms beginning with E

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Cryptography

Encryption

Transformation of readable data into ciphertext using a cryptographic key.

Endpoint Security

Endpoint Detection and Response

Technology for collecting endpoint activity and supporting detection and investigation of suspicious behavior.

Incident Response

Eradication

Eradication is the response work that removes the cause and remaining footholds of an incident after immediate harm has been contained.

Incident Response

Evidence Preservation

Evidence preservation is the protection of relevant records, devices, and data from alteration or loss during a security investigation.