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Cybersecurity Glossary

Cybersecurity is crucial nowadays. Lightspeed Solutions provides insights on various cybersecurity topics, such as endpoint protection, cloud security, and types of cyber attacks.

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Unlock the language of cybersecurity with Lightspeed Solutions' glossary page. Understand key terms easily.

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Two-Factor Authentication

Multi-factor authentication involves using two or more types of authentication factors. These factors include something you know (like passwords), something you have (like smart cards), and something you are (like biometrics).

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

A communication link between systems or networks that is typically encrypted in order to provide a secured, private, isolate pathway of communications.

Virus

A virus is a type of malware that can attach itself to a host file or MBR and spread to other objects. Viruses can cause damage or destruction to data and may have different targets and speeds of attack.

Whitelist

A whitelist is a security mechanism that only allows the execution of pre-approved software. Any program not on the list will not be able to run on the protected system.

Worm

A worm is a type of malware that replicates and distributes itself to other systems, causing indirect damage by consuming all system resources. It can also be used to deposit other forms of malware on each system it encounters.