The CyberGuard field guide

Cybersecurity,
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A practical dictionary for the language behind digital safety. Start with a question, follow a topic, or browse the full collection.

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Terms beginning with F

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Malware

Fileless Malware

Fileless malware is malicious activity that relies heavily on memory and legitimate system tools instead of a conventional standalone malicious file on disk.

Network Security

Firewall

A device or program that controls network traffic according to security rules.

Incident Response

Forensic Imaging

Forensic imaging is the controlled copying of a storage device or data source for analysis while retaining an identifiable original and documenting integrity.