Terms starting with “C”

A proposed federal declaration that would trigger additional financial and material assistance. The declaration would be used exclusively for responding to, or preemptively prepari...

A capability and intent that intentionally compromises the confidentiality, integrity, reliability, or availability of digital devices, systems, networks, or data in transit or at...

The collecting, processing, organizing, and analyzing data into actionable information that relates to capabilities, opportunities, actions, and intent of adversaries in the cyber...

cybersecurity-aware

an emerging field that addresses the intersection of cybersecurity and biosecurity, focusing on protecting biological data, processes, and systems from cyber threats and malicious...

the proactive practice of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal activity through monitoring, detection, and response.

Practice of risk mitigation online; includes taking steps such as changing passwords frequently and installing antivirus software

In which enemy forces can detect or interfere with electronic devices and use them to cause physical harm

Systems with integrated computational and physical components; 'smart' systems. (UK 2016)

Action taken in cyberspace that creates noticeable denial effects (i.e., degradation, disruption, or destruction) in cyberspace or manipulation that leads to denial that appears in...

A cyber operation that is primarily motivated by reasons other than national security or geopolitical objectives.

or cyber spying, is a type of cyberattack in which an unauthorized user attempts to access sensitive or classified data or intellectual property (IP) for economic gain, competitive...

the process of collecting, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence to investigate cybercrimes and other incidents

A £6.5m industry and government scheme to support cutting-edge cyber security research and protect the UK in cyberspace. (UK 2016) Cyber Operations Definition: In the NICE Workforc...

the process of hardening technologies, processes, and controls to protect systems, networks, programs, devices and data from cyber attacks

The prevention of damage to, unauthorized use of, or exploitation of, and, if needed, the restoration of electronic information and communications systems and the information conta...

a number of roles that have cybersecurity responsibilities which typically form only part of their overall responsibilities within an organization.

Cybersecurity Education Office

The Cybersecurity National Action Plan (CNAP), launched in 2016, is a comprehensive U.S. strategy to enhance digital security, protect privacy, and bolster national security. It fo...

knowing what security threats are and acting responsibly to avoid potential risks.

The interdependent network of information technology infrastructures, and includes the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controll...

Cyberspace actions that create various direct denial effects (i.e. degradation, disruption, or destruction) and manipulation that leads to denial that is hidden or that manifests i...

A device, computer program, or technique, including any combination of software, firmware, or hardware, designed to create an effect in or through cyberspace. Source: DoD JP 3-12

Actions normally created within DoD cyberspace for securing, operating, and defending the DoD information networks. Specific actions include protect, detect, characterize, counter,...