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Potential negative action or event facilitated by a vulnerability
In computer security, a threat is an action or event that would result in an unwanted or negative impact to a computer system, software, data, or other
Threat_(computer_security)
Model for identifying computer security threats
Denial of service, Elevation of privilege) is a threat model for identifying computer security threats. Developed by Praerit Garg and Loren Kohnfelder
STRIDE_model
Protection of computer systems from information disclosure, theft or damage
within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information
Computer_security
Control of access to computer networks
access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources. Network security involves the authorization of access to data
Network_security
Exploitable weakness in a computer system
In computer security, a vulnerability is a flaw or weakness in a system's design, implementation, or management that can be exploited by a malicious actor
Vulnerability (computer security)
Vulnerability_(computer_security)
Perceived risk originating from within an organization
inside information concerning the organization's security practices, data and computer systems. The threat may involve fraud, the theft of confidential or
Insider_threat
Group that provides security feedback
possible security incidents. Conduct regular security audits such as incident response and recovery. As part of the United States computer security defense
Blue_team_(computer_security)
Computer security term; someone who hacks computer systems
A security hacker or security researcher is someone who explores methods for breaching or bypassing defenses and exploiting weaknesses in a computer system
Security_hacker
Data that is useful in detecting or predicting cyberattacks
(2023-09-01). "Cyber-threat intelligence for security decision-making: A review and research agenda for practice". Computers & Security. 132 103352. doi:10
Cyber_threat_intelligence
Method of attack on computer systems
integrity and security of computer systems. Exploits can cause unintended or unanticipated behavior in systems, potentially leading to severe security breaches
Exploit_(computer_security)
Term for computer intruders and computing experts
unauthorized access to a computer system or network. The word is also used for a skilled programmer or computer enthusiast. In computer security, it may describe
Hacker
Field of computer security
Security information and event management (SIEM) is a field within computer security that combines security information management (SIM) and security
Security information and event management
Security_information_and_event_management
Process of identifying structural vulnerabilities
"threat tree" in his book, "Fundamentals of Computer Security Technology." The concept of a threat tree was based on decision tree diagrams. Threat trees
Threat_model
Set of stealthy and continuous computer hacking processes
the Stuxnet creators to be an advanced persistent threat.[citation needed] Within the computer security community, and increasingly within the media, the
Advanced_persistent_threat
Attack on a computer system
(VM) identifies attack patterns, threats, and valuable assets, which can be physical or intangible. It addresses security concerns like confidentiality,
Cyberattack
Process of incorporating security controls into an information system
as a security policy. Cybersecurity engineering and privacy engineering focus on information security, computer security, and network security, including
Security_engineering
fields of computer security and information technology, computer security incident management involves the monitoring and detection of security events on
Computer security incident management
Computer_security_incident_management
Aspect of computer network security
Endpoint security or endpoint protection is an approach to the protection of computer networks that are remotely bridged to client devices. The connection
Endpoint_security
Computer hacker with malicious intent
A black hat (black hat hacker or blackhat or threat actor) is a computer hacker, who disobeys laws or violates ethical standards for purposes such as
Black_hat_(computer_security)
Computer hacker who hacks ethically
including the Computer Misuse Act. In the United States, ethical hacking and security research remain subject to federal and state computer crime laws,
White_hat_(computer_security)
Proactive cyber defense activity
In information security, threat hunting is the process of proactively searching for threats against computer systems in order to protect them. This is
Threat_hunting
Protection measures for a system
risks to physical property, information, computer systems, or other assets. In the field of information security, such controls protect the confidentiality
Security_controls
Self-replicating malware program
relying on security failures on the target computer to access it. It will use this machine as a host to scan and infect other computers. When these new
Computer_worm
An automated threat is a type of computer security threat to a computer network or web application, characterised by the malicious use of automated tools
Automated_threat
Computer program for information security
Computer security software or cybersecurity software is any computer program designed to influence information security. This is often taken in the context
Computer_security_software
Branch of computer security
Internet security is a branch of computer security focused on the Internet. It includes browser security, web application security, and network security as
Internet_security
Crowd-sourced computer-security platform
Open Threat Exchange (OTX) is a crowd-sourced computer-security platform. It has more than 180,000 participants in 140 countries who share more than 19
Open_Threat_Exchange
Individual or group behind cyberattacks
In cybersecurity and risk assessment, a threat actor (or threat agents, attackers, or adversaries) is a person, group, organisation, state, or other entity
Threat_actor
Malicious software
user's computer security and privacy without their knowledge. Researchers tend to classify malware into one or more sub-types (i.e. computer viruses
Malware
provide computer security services, develop computer security software or resell software exploits. Absolute Security ADF Solutions Aikido Security Altor
List of computer security companies
List_of_computer_security_companies
Degree of resistance to, or protection from, harm
provide security (security company, security police, security forces, security service, security agency, security guard, cyber security systems, security cameras
Security
Computer program that modifies other programs to replicate itself and spread
majority of active malware threats are trojan horse programs or computer worms rather than computer viruses. The term computer virus, coined by Fred Cohen
Computer_virus
Computer security threat assessment model
Discoverability) is a risk assessment and threat modeling system for computer security threats. When a given threat is assessed using DREAD, each category
DREAD_(risk_assessment_model)
American computer scientist (born 1963)
(/ˈʃnaɪ.ər/; born January 15, 1963) is an American cryptographer, computer security professional, privacy specialist, and writer. Schneier is an adjunct
Bruce_Schneier
Facility where enterprise information systems are monitored, assessed, and defended
detection, containment, and remediation of IT threats in order to manage and enhance an organization's security posture. A SOC will handle, on behalf of an
Information security operations center
Information_security_operations_center
Methods used to protect cloud-based assets
cloud computing. It is a sub-domain of computer security, network security and, more broadly, information security. Cloud computing and storage provide
Cloud_computing_security
Measures taken to improve the security of an application
architecture and design can be reviewed for security problems. A common technique in this phase is the creation of a threat model. White-box testing, or code review
Application_security
Overview of and topical guide to computer security
within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information
Outline_of_computer_security
Form of malicious software
Rogue security software is a form of malicious software and internet fraud that misleads users into believing there is a virus on their computer and aims
Rogue_security_software
American technology company
Washington. It specializes in network security solutions aimed at safeguarding computer networks from external threats such as malware and ransomware. The
WatchGuard
Measures to prevent crime at an airport
airport property from malicious harm, crime, terrorism, and other threats. Aviation security is a combination of measures and human and material resources
Airport_security
Type of crime based in computer networks
committed by a subject in cyberspace using computer networks, which is prohibited by current legislation under the threat of punishment. The Russian scholar I
Cybercrime
Protecting information by mitigating risk
security threats. The Australian Cyber Security Centre publishes the Essential Eight mitigation strategies. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
Information_security
In the computer security or Information security fields, there are a number of tracks a professional can take to demonstrate qualifications. Four sources
List of computer security certifications
List_of_computer_security_certifications
Data, device, or other component of a computing environment
In information security, computer security and network security, an asset is any data, device, or other component of the environment that supports information-related
Asset_(computer_security)
Process of securing digital information
Data security or data protection is the process of securing digital information to protect it from online threats. Data security or protection means protecting
Data_security
Group that provides security feedback
through security 67 out of 70 times in 2015. Black hat (computer security) Blue team (computer security) Eligible Receiver 97 Exploit (computer security) Grey
Red_team
Hacker who operates without permission or malice
A grey hat (greyhat or gray hat) is a term used in computer security with a range of definitions and is derived from the concepts of "white hat" and "black
Grey_hat
Policy-based removal of components
ExeFilter Advanced persistent threat Computer security Cyber threats Deep Content Inspection Internet security Content Threat Removal Santarcangelo, Michael
Content Disarm and Reconstruction
Content_Disarm_and_Reconstruction
Authorized cyberattack for testing purposes
the threat to system security that computer penetration posed. Ware's report was initially classified, but many of the country's leading computer experts
Penetration_test
End-user knowledge of cybersecurity
Internet security awareness or cyber security awareness is how much end-users know about the cyber security threats their networks face, the risks they
Internet_security_awareness
Indian government cybersecurity agency
Information Board in terms of the nation's cyber security and threats. As a nodal entity, India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) plays a crucial
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
Indian_Computer_Emergency_Response_Team
Unfixed software vulnerability
vulnerability or security hole in a computer system unknown to its developers or anyone capable of mitigating it. Until the vulnerability is remedied, threat actors
Zero-day_vulnerability
Type of malware
about the possible existence of trojans from a report on the security of Multics. The computer term "trojan horse" is derived from the legendary Trojan Horse
Trojan_horse_(computing)
American computer security company
RSA Security LLC, formerly RSA Security, Inc. and trade name RSA, is an American computer and network security company with a focus on encryption and decryption
RSA_Security
American hacker and threat analyst (1981–2018)
2018) was an American threat analyst and hacker. Lamo first gained media attention for breaking into several high-profile computer networks, including those
Adrian_Lamo
US federal cybersecurity government organization
The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) was a team under the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of
United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
United_States_Computer_Emergency_Readiness_Team
Security architecture implemented in hardware
to a computer or network server. Some providers in this discipline consider that the key difference between hardware security and software security is that
Hardware_security
Topics referred to by the same term
also refer to: Threat (computer), a possible danger that might exploit a vulnerability to breach security Intimidation Threat display, a behaviour aiming
Threat_(disambiguation)
Malicious software used to steal information
Ransomware Revolution: The Rise of a Prodigious Cyber Threat, Advances in Information Security, vol. 85, Cham: Springer International Publishing, pp. 65–91
Infostealer
Finnish cyber security company
VPN, password management, and other consumer cyber security products and services for computers, mobile devices, smart TVs and internet of things devices
F-Secure
Class of malware designed specifically to automate cybercrime
Computer Crime and Security Survey 2005, p.15 Symantec Internet Security Threat Report Archived 2006-11-15 at the Wayback Machine Computer Security Institute
Crimeware
1967 paper by Willis Ware
Security and Privacy in Computer Systems is a paper by Willis Ware that was first presented to the public at the 1967 Spring Joint Computer Conference
Security and Privacy in Computer Systems
Security_and_Privacy_in_Computer_Systems
Mindset for protecting organizational assets
insider threats. ENISA's Threat Landscape report highlights the increasing prominence of these emerging threats, stressing the need for security measures
Security_awareness
experienced entity in the field of computer security. Since its launch, the core of the team's activity has been handling security incidents and cooperation with
CERT_Polska
2015 leak of personal data from an online dating service
Madison would not immediately shut down. To underscore the validity of the threat, personal information of more than 2,500 users was released. Ashley Madison
Ashley_Madison_data_breach
US counter-terrorism system
necessary. The Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System I (CAPPS I) was first implemented in the late 1990s, in response to the perceived threat of U.S
Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System
Computer-Assisted_Passenger_Prescreening_System
United States federal government agency
persistent threat groups dubbed Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon and Storm-2603. NNSA has the following missions with regard to national security: To manage
National Nuclear Security Administration
National_Nuclear_Security_Administration
Category of computer hacking
computer security, a mixed threat attack is an attack that uses several different tactics to infiltrate a computer user's environment. A mixed threat
Mixed_threat_attack
Subculture of individuals
to security breakers, calling them "crackers" instead. This includes both "good" crackers ("white hat hackers"), who use their computer security-related
Hacker_culture
Israeli security company
The platform, powered by Check Point’s ThreatCloud AI, boasts a 99% threat detection rate and AI-driven security capabilities to proactively block malware
Check_Point
They rely on computers, networks, operating systems, applications, and programmable controllers, each of which could contain security vulnerabilities
Control_system_security
Conceptual diagrams showing how an asset, or target, might be attacked
technology, they have been used to describe threats on computer systems and possible attacks to realize those threats. However, their use is not restricted
Attack_tree
Computer malware timeline
This timeline of computer viruses and worms presents a chronological timeline of noteworthy computer viruses, computer worms, Trojan horses, similar malware
Timeline of computer viruses and worms
Timeline_of_computer_viruses_and_worms
Convention for individuals involved in computer security
A computer security conference is a convention for individuals involved in computer security. They generally serve as meeting places for system and network
Computer_security_conference
American security software company
managed security services. It provided software and services for computers, servers, networks, and remote locations that involve preemptive security against
Internet_Security_Systems
Reliance on design or implementation secrecy for security
traditional security methods, such as physical locks, and is more about obscuring information or characteristics to deter potential threats. Examples of
Security_through_obscurity
Defending against computer-based network attacks or threats
FPCON (THREATCON) Threat (computer) WATCHCON Iyengar, Clare Duffy,Rishi (2019-08-08). "Broadcom to acquire Symantec's enterprise security software business
Information operations condition
Information_operations_condition
Controls an organization requires for IT security
is certainly a threat, for example, but an information security officer will likely put little effort into preparing for such a threat. Just as people
Information security management
Information_security_management
Independent examination of knowledge protection mechanisms
as an information technology security audit or a computer security audit. However, information security encompasses much more than IT. The auditor is responsible
Information_security_audit
North Korean hacker group
APT43) is a North Korean state-backed hacker group and advanced persistent threat that targets South Korean think tanks, industry, nuclear power operators
Kimsuky
Norwegian cybersecurity company
in the computer security business within the Nordics. The company provides a comprehensive range of IT security services, including 24/7 threat detection
Mnemonic_(company)
Panda, a China-based advanced persistent threat actor. BIN subsequently denied any compromise of their computer systems. Starting in 2019, Chinese state-sponsored
Cyberwarfare_and_China
Trusted Information Exchange (ATIX) is a computer database containing homeland security and terrorist threat information, which is part of the U.S. government's
Automated Trusted Information Exchange
Automated_Trusted_Information_Exchange
Norwegian national security agency
and external threats. The agency performs threat analysis at the national level, and is also known to work with experts on computer security and with data
National Security Authority (Norway)
National_Security_Authority_(Norway)
Computer security expert (born 1975)
better known as Window Snyder, is an American computer security expert. She has been a top security officer at Square, Inc., Apple, Fastly, Intel and
Window_Snyder
British IT security researcher and expert (born 1994)
MalwareTech, is a British computer security researcher known for stopping the WannaCry ransomware attack. As of 2025, he is a Principal Threat Researcher at managed
Marcus_Hutchins
American cybersecurity technology company
cybersecurity technology company based in Austin, Texas. It provides endpoint security, threat intelligence, and cyberattack response services. The company was co-founded
CrowdStrike
Projected date when quantum computers could break modern encryption
and sometimes as Y2Q, or simply the quantum threat) refers to the theoretical date when quantum computers have reached the point where they can break
Quantum_Threat
American cybersecurity company
security, a platform for managing security operations centers called Helix, and consulting services primarily based on incident response and threat intelligence
Trellix
Cybercrime committed using the World Wide Web
applications Threat (computer) Vulnerability (computing) Web applications Web development Cortada, James W. (2003-12-04). The Digital Hand: How Computers Changed
Web_threat
Type of computer security exploit
Server-side request forgery (SSRF) is a computer security vulnerability that enables an attacker to send requests from a vulnerable server to internal
Server-side_request_forgery
Internet security company
company that develops software to protect computers and mobile devices from malicious software and other digital threats. It was founded in 2008 by Marcin Kleczynski
Malwarebytes
Computer worm
mixed-threat attack to successfully target enterprise networks. The Code Red worm was first discovered and researched by eEye Digital Security employees
Code_Red_(computer_worm)
Malware that collects and transmits user information without their knowledge
become one of the preeminent security threats to computer systems running Microsoft Windows operating systems. Computers on which Internet Explorer (IE)
Spyware
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
"prohibiting unauthorised access to computers", stating that it inadvertently criminalises a large amount of cyber security and threat intelligence research and
Computer_Misuse_Act_1990
Use of digital attacks against a state
constitute a serious threat to a nation's security or are conducted in response to a perceived threat against a nation's security. Taddeo offered the following
Cyberwarfare
Action of recording the keys struck on a keyboard
Proceedings of the 28th Annual Computer Security Applications Conference on - ACSAC '12. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Computer Security Applications Conference
Keystroke_logging
Computer Security researcher
Paperghost, is a computer security researcher. Boyd was Director of Malware Research for security company FaceTime, before becoming a Senior Threat Researcher
Christopher Boyd (IT security)
Christopher_Boyd_(IT_security)
Unskilled malicious hacker
Black hat hacker Computer security Exploit (computer security) Hacker (computer security) Hacktivism Lamer List of convicted computer criminals Luser Noob
Script_kiddie
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