SYMMETRY THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Archives: Glossary Terms

Access Control

Access control is a process that restricts access to resources, such as computers, files, or services, to authorized users only.

Active Data Collection

Active data collection refers to the process of knowingly and transparently gathering data from users, typically through interactive means like

Adequate Level Of Protection

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the “Adequate Level of Protection” refers to the minimum standard of data protection

Advanced Persistent Threat

An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is a prolonged and targeted cyberattack in which an intruder gains access to a network

Anomaly

An anomaly is a type of behavior or action that deviates from the expected or normal pattern within an organization

Anonymization

Data anonymization is a process that alters personally identifiable information (PII) in such a way that it can no longer

Anonymous Data

Anonymous data refers to information that cannot be linked or associated with an identifiable individual, either directly or indirectly, even

API Security

API security involves protecting the integrity and confidentiality of data exchanged between applications through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). It encompasses

Application Security

Application security encompasses measures and practices aimed at protecting applications from threats throughout their lifecycle. This includes coding best practices,

Appropriate Safeguards

In the context of the GDPR, “Appropriate Safeguards” refers to the implementation of the GDPR’s data protection principles during the

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