Security hardening Wrap-up & Glossary terms from week 4
Terms and definitions from Course 3, Week 4
Baseline configuration (baseline image): A documented set of specifications within a system that is used as a basis for future builds, releases, and updates
Hardware: The physical components of a computer
Multi-factor authentication (MFA): A security measure which requires a user to verify their identity in two or more ways to access a system or network
Network log analysis: The process of examining network logs to identify events of interest
Operating system (OS): The interface between computer hardware and the user
Patch update: A software and operating system update that addresses security vulnerabilities within a program or product
Penetration testing (pen test): A simulated attack that helps identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, websites, applications, and processes
Principle of least privilege: Access and authorization to information only last long enough to complete a task
Security hardening: The process of strengthening a system to reduce its vulnerabilities and attack surface
Security information and event management (SIEM): An application that collects and analyzes log data to monitors critical activities for an organization
World-writable file: A file that can be altered by anyone in the world