Glossary

From A to Z, we have gathered some of the industry's most common IT and network terminology.

AEP - Advanced Endpoint Protection

An Advanced Endpoint Protection (AEP) product is one that provides automatic threat prevention and threat event reporting capabilities for every endpoint system it protects.

AI - Artificial Intelligenece

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology that mimics human intelligence to perform tasks and improve based on the information it collects.

AP - Access Point

An Access point (AP) is a networking hardware device that acts as a communication hub for users of a wireless device to connect to a wireless LAN

API - Application Programming Interface

An Application Programming Interface (API) is a set of programming code that enables data transmission between one software product and another.

APK - Android Application Package

An Android Application Package (APK) is a file format required to distribute Android apps.

APN - Access Point Network

An Access Point Network (APN) directly connects users to the Internet and adding a specific APN to your device's browser lets you connect to the external network with which it is associated.

AUP - Acceptable Use Policy

A set of rules and guidelines that define how individuals can safely and responsibly use an organization’s IT resources to protect against cyber threats.

ActiveSync

A proprietary protocol that syncs your mobile device with your Exchange mailbox, so you can access your email, calendar, contacts, tasks, etc.

CAS - Central Authentication Service

Central Authentication Service (CAS) is a single sign-on protocol for the web. Its purpose is to permit a user to access multiple applications while providing their credentials (such as user ID and password) only once.

CASB - Cloud Access Security Broker

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) is an on-premises or cloud-based software that will act as an intermediary between the endpoints (e.g., a mobile app/device) and SaaS applications (e.g., Office 365, Salesforce.com, etc.). The CASB monitors traffic and allows organizations to enforce data protection and access control policies.

CDI – Covered Defense Information

Information requiring protection under DFARS Clause 252.204-7012, including CUI and other sensitive technical data

CMMC - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

A DoD framework to enhance cybersecurity across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

CMS - Content Management System

Content Management System (CMS) is software that, in one central system, enables the publication, modification, and organisation of content.

COBO - Corporate - Owned Business Only

Corporate-Owned Business Only (COBO) is an ownership model for organizations where full control over devices and data is required with little-to-no room for private usage – typically for regulated environments like government.

COPE - Company Owned Personally Enabled

Company-Owned Personally-Enabled (COPE) is an ownership model where the device belongs to the company and work data is stored, but the device is also enterprise-managed/controlled and leaves the user with a wall-garden for their private apps and data.

CRM System - Customer Relationship Managment System

Customer Relationship Management System (CRMS) Allows for the management, improvement, and support of lead-generation, sales, support, and interactions.

CSfC - Commercial Solutions for Classified

A U.S. government program that secures classified information using commercial technologies.

CSS - Cascading Style Sheets

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are used alongside HTML, it allows for the designing and styling of web pages and hybrid mobile apps.

CTI - Controlled Technical Information

Is technical information with military or space applications that is subject to access and dissemination controls under DoD regulations.

CTI - Cyber Threat Intelligence

The collection, analysis, and application of information about cyber threats to help organizations proactively defend against attacks.

CUI - Controlled unclassified Information

Controlled Unclassified Information. (CUI) is information that government agencies have deemed worthy of protection.

CVE - Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures

CVE is a standardized, publicly maintained system for identifying and referencing known cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Each issue is assigned a unique CVE ID to enable consistent tracking and communication across security tools, vendors, and IT operations teams.

CVE CNA- CVE Numbering Authority

Is an organization authorized by the CVE Program to identify, validate, and assign CVE IDs to newly discovered cybersecurity vulnerabilities within a defined scope (such as specific products, vendors, or technologies).

CVE ID - Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Identifier

CVE ID is a unique, standardized identifier assigned to a publicly known cybersecurity vulnerability or exposure. It follows the format CVE-YYYY-NNNNN and is used to consistently reference the same vulnerability across security tools, advisories, and IT operations processes.

CYOD - Choose Your Own Device

Choose Your Own Device (CYOD) Allows employees to choose the device they would like to use.

Carrier

A carrier is a company that provides mobile services.

Cloud

Refers to a vast network of remote servers around the globe which are hooked together and meant to operate as a single ecosystem.

Cloud Computing

A model for delivering information technology services where resources are retrieved from the internet through web-based tools.

Configuration

The arrangement or set-up of the hardware and software that make up a computer system.

Containerization

App wrapping creates containers. Containers manage and secure apps.

Cybersecurity

The practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from digital attacks.

DFARS – Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

Includes clauses enforcing cybersecurity requirements, such as NIST SP 800-171 compliance

DIB – Defense Industrial Base

The network of private sector organizations supporting DoD systems, software, and infrastructure

DLP- Data Loss Prevention

A cybersecurity strategy designed to detect, monitor, and prevent unauthorized access, sharing, or transfer of sensitive data

DNS - Domain Name Server

Domain Name Server (DNS) Is the system that automatically translates internet addresses to the numeric machine addresses that computers use.

DPP - Data and Privacy Protection

A formal framework that organizations implement to manage personal and sensitive data securely and in compliance with applicable laws

DR - Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recover (DR) A disaster recovery plan is a set of policies, tools, and procedures to enable the recovery or continuation of vital technology infrastructure and systems following unplanned incidents such as natural disasters, power outages, cyber attacks and any other disruptive events.

DSPM - Data Security Posture Management

Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is a security framework that discovers, classifies, and protects sensitive data (PII, PHI, intellectual property) across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It provides visibility into where data resides, who has access to it, and how it is used, allowing organizations to remediate misconfigurations and reduce risks.

EDR - Endpoint Detection and Response

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Also known as Endpoint Threat Detection and Response (ETDR) is an integrated endpoint security solution that combines real-time continuous monitoring and collection of endpoint data with rules-based automated response and analysis capabilities.

EFSS - Enterprise File Synce and Share

Enterprise File Sync and Share (EFSS) refers to software services that enable organizations to securely synchronize and share documents, photos, videos and files from multiple devices with employees, and external customers and partners.

EMM -Enterprise Mobility Managment

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) is a set of services and technologies designed to secure corporate data on employees' mobile devices.

ERP - Enterprise Resourse Planning

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is software enabling the management and automation of business processes.

eSIM - Embedded SIM

Embedded SIM (SIM) is the evolution of the SIM card, but rather than a small, thin piece of plastic like previous evolutions were (e.g., mini-SIM, micro-SIM, nano-SIM), eSIM refers to an embedded hardware chipset that can store not only one but multiple operator profiles on a single device simultaneously.

EWP -Enhanced Work Profile

Enhanced Work Profile (EWP) is for COPE deployments where the device belongs to the company and is fully enterprise-managed/controlled but leaves the user with a wall-garden for their private apps and data, providing a good balance between BYOD and COBO without compromising corporate data security.

End User

A person who ultimately uses or is intended to ultimately use a product.

Endpoint

An endpoint refers to a device that exists at the end of a network connection (e.g. laptop, desktop, mobile phone)

Enterprise Mobility

Using mobiles within the company to increase efficiency and productivity by allowing employees to work away from their desk.

EWS - Microsoft Exchange Web Services

Microsoft Exchange Web Services (EWS) is an application program interface (API) that lets applications access deep Microsoft Exchange email mailbox, such as calendars, contacts and messages. Similar to ActiveSync that was designed for mobile devices.

FCI – Federal Contract Information

A firewall is a network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and permits or blocks data packets based on a set of security rules.

FIM - Federated Identity Management

Federated Identity Management (FIM) is an arrangement that can be made between multiple enterprises to let subscribers use the same identification data to obtain access to the networks of all the enterprises in the group.

FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act

A U.S. federal law that establishes a framework for securing government information and information systems

FTP - File Transfer Protocol

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a software protocol for exchanging information between computers over a network.

Firewall

A firewall is a network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and permits or blocks data packets based on a set of security rules.

GRC - Governance, Risk and Compliance

An integrated framework that helps organizations achieve objectives, manage risks, and ensure adherence to laws and internal policies while promoting ethical and principled performance.

GSM - Global System for Mobile

Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) is a digital mobile network that is widely used by mobile phone users in Europe and other parts of the world.

GUI - Graphical User Interface

Graphical User Interface (GUI) is a graphics-based operating system interface that uses icons, menus, and a mouse (to click on the icon or pull down the menus) to manage interaction with the system.

Gateway

A gateway is a piece of networking hardware or software used for telecommunications networks that allows data to flow from one discrete network to another.

HA - HighAvailability

High availability (HA) is a characteristic of a system that aims to ensure an agreed level of operational performance, usually uptime, for a higher than normal period.

HTML - Hyper Text Markup Language

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is a coding language used to create websites, web pages, web apps, and hybrid mobile apps.

HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the set of rules for transferring files - such as text, images, sound, video and other multimedia files - over the web.

HTTPS - Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is the secure version of HTTP, using SSL/TLS protocols to encrypt data between a web browser and a server.

High-level

Describes those operations that are more abstract in nature; wherein the overall goals and systemic features are typically more concerned with the wider, macro system as a whole.

Hotspot

A hotspot is a physical location where people can access the Internet, typically using Wi-Fi, via a wireless local area network (WLAN) with a router connected to an Internet service provider.

IAM - Identify and Access Management

Identity and Access Management. (IAM) also known as IAM, IdM, IdAM, and IDAM) is a security effort to help manage digital identities and control access to corporate resources. It is not a product per se but rather a framework including various well-known security processes, policies, and technologies.

ICCID - Integrated Circuit Card Identifier

Integrated Circuit Card Identifier (ICCID) is an unique number assigned to a SIM card used in a mobile phone or another cellular device. It provides a standard way to identify each mobile device connected to a cellular network.

IdP - Identity Provider

Identity Provider (IP) is a service that stores and verifies user identity. Infrastructure - The basic, underlying framework or features of a system or organization.

IMEI - International Mobile Equipment Identity

International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) is every mobile device that connects to a cellular network has a unique IMEI number. This includes cell phones, smartphones, cellular-enabled tablets and smartwatches, and other devices that support cellular data.

IoT - Internet of Things

Internet of Things (IOF) is the networking capability that allows information to be sent to and received from objects and devices using the Internet.

IOCs - Indicators of Compromise

Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) are pieces of evidence that suggest a system may have been breached by a cyber threat. They help cybersecurity teams detect, analyze, and respond to incidents following a data breach or other security compromise.

IP - Intellectual Property

Refers to legal rights that protect creations of the mind, such as inventions, artistic works, designs, and brand identifiers, allowing creators to control and benefit from their work.

IR - Incident Response

The processes and technologies that organizations use to detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents, such as breaches or attacks.

ISEC7 CLASSIFY

ISEC7 CLASSIFY provides organizations with a user-friendly platform enabling the proper marking of emails, calendar appointments and documents on any device.

ISEC7 MAIL

ISEC7 MAIL is a secure mobile email client allowing classification, encryption, and signing enforcement.

ISEC7 SPHERE

ISEC7 SPHERE is a solution that enables organizations to manage and monitor their entire digital workplace infrastructure and network, and quickly identify and resolve issues — from one web-based, central console.

ISMS - Information Security Managment System

Is a structured framework designed to protect an organization’s information assets by ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

ISP - Internet Service Provider

Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides subscribers with access to the internet.

ISV - Idependent Software Vendor

Independent Software Vendor (ISV) is a business or an individual that builds, develops, and sells consumer or enterprise software that is consumed by end users.

IT - Information Technology

Information Technology (IT) is the use of computers to create, process, store, retrieve and exchange all kinds of electronic data and information.

ITIL - Information Technology Infrasctuture Library

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a set of detailed practices for IT service management (ITSM) that focuses on aligning IT services with the needs of business.

Interface

A device or system that unrelated entities use to interact.

Interoperability

The ability of equipment, systems, apps or products from different vendors to operate together in a coordinated way, without an end user's involvement.

LAN - Local Area Network

Local Area Network (LAN) is collection of devices connected together in one physical location, such as a building, office, or home. A LAN can be small or large, ranging from a home network with one user to an enterprise network with thousands of users and devices in an office or school.

LoRa - Long Range LoRaWAN - Long Range Wide Area Network

LoRa (Long Range) or LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a non-cellular, unlicensed radio technology used to deploy private/public LPWAN networks. LoRa refers to the modulation technique (physical layer), while LoRaWAN is one of several protocols used to manage network communications (network layer). Devices require a LPWAN gateway to communicate.

LPA - Least Privilege Access

A security principle where users, processes, or systems are granted only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their tasks, and no more.

LPWAN - Low Power Wide Area Network

Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) is a type of wide-area network wireless communication designed to allow long-range communications that can be used to connect low-power IoT devices onto either a private or commercial wireless network or a third-party cloud-based infrastructure.

LTE - Long-Term Evolution

A Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a 4G telecommunications standard used for transferring data over cellular networks.

LTE-M - Long Time Evolution for Machines

Long Time Evolution for Machines. (LTE-M) is a LPWAN radio technology reusing existing 4G/LTE infrastructures, offering high transmission rates (up to 1Mbps) with a low latency as well as voice transmission capacity (using VoLTE).

Log

A log, in a computing context, is the automatically produced and time-stamped documentation of events relevant to a particular system.

MAM - Mobile Application Management

Mobile Application Management (MAM) is software that secures and enables IT control over enterprise applications on end users' corporate and personal smartphones and tablets.

MCM - Mobile Content Management

Mobile Content Management (MCM) allows employees to share and collaborate on content through mobile devices.

MDM - Mobile Device Management

Mobile Device Management (MDM) is the process of enhancing corporate data security by monitoring, managing, and securing the mobile devices such as laptops, smartphones and tablets that are used in enterprises.

MEID - Mobile Equipement Identifier

Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEI). MEID is also commonly known as an Electric Serial Number (ESN). MEID is a unique 14-digit number that is a unique identifier of a specific cell phone. For easy remembering, a phone's MEID number is a phone's IMEI number minus the last digit if it has both.

MFA - Multi-Factor Authentication

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). An authentication method that requires the user to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource such as an application, online account, or a VPN.

ML - Machine Learning

Machine Learning (ML). A subfield of artificial intelligence which is broadly defined as the capability of a machine to imitate intelligent human behavior.

MTD - Mobile Threat Defense

Mobile Threat Defense (MTD). Software is meant to protect organizations and users from security threats on mobile platforms.

MTP - Media Transfer Protocol

Media Transfer Protocol. (MTP). A standard for transferring media files between two connected devices.

MaaS - Mobility as a Service

Mobility as a Service. The integration of various forms of transport services into a single mobility service accessible on demand.

Migration

The process of moving from the use of one operating environment to another operating environment that is, in most cases, thought to be a better one. Migration can involve upgrading to new hardware, new software or both.

NAP - Network Access Point

Network Access Point (NAP) is a major point where internet service providers (ISPs) can connect with one another in peering arrangements.

NB-IoT - Narrowband Internet of Things

Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IOT) is a LPWAN radio technology deployed over mobile networks, offering great indoor coverage for a high number of devices, using low-cost radio modules and ensuring long battery life.

NIST - National Institute of Science & Technology

It is a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce that advances measurement science, standards, and technology. NIST is essential to our Cybersecurity strategy.

NOC - Network Operations Center

Network Operations Center (NOC), or "network management center," is one or more locations from which network monitoring and control (or network management) is exercised over a computer, telecommunication or satellite network.

OS - Operating System

Operating System (OP) is an operating system is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.

OS Agnostic

Software that runs under any operating system. It may also refer to development tools that support any operating system.

OTP - One - Time Password

One-Time Password (OTP) is an automatically generated numeric or alphanumeric string of characters that authenticates a user for a single transaction or login session.

PGP - Pretty Good Privacy

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is an encryption program that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communication.

PHI - Protected/Personal Health Information

Protected/Personal Health Information (PHI) is any medical information that can potentially identify an individual, that was created, used or disclosed in the course of providing healthcare service.

PII - Personally Indentifiable Information

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is a general term that is used to describe any form of sensitive data that could be used to identify or contact an individual.

POC - Proof of Concept

Proof of Concept (POC) is a demonstration to verify that certain concepts or theories have the potential for real-world application.

POS - Point of Sale

Point of Sale (POS) This term can refer to the physical space where users can make purchases, and also, this program helps to systematize the control of sales and inventories of the physical point of a business.

PS - Professional Services

Professional Services (PS) are nonphysical products or services that individuals or companies provide to customers to help them manage or improve a specific area of their businesses. For example, IT specialists may troubleshoot technology issues, install or uninstall software, routine technology updates, and assist with coding or improve technology to benefit operations.

Point-to-Point

A form of communication that provides a direct path from one fixed point to another.

QA - Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance (QA) is a procedure to ensure the quality of software products or services provided to the customers by an organization.

QR codes - Quick Response Code

Quick Response Code (QR) is a type of barcode that can be scanned by certain smartphone applications to direct users to a website or display other useful information.

QoS - Quality of Services

Quality of Service (QOS) refers to a network's ability to achieve maximum bandwidth and deal with other network performance elements like latency, error rate, and uptime.

RBAC - Role- Based Access Control

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), also known as role-based security is an access control method that assigns permissions to end-users based on their role within your organization.

RaaS - Ransomware as a Services

Ransomware as a Service (Raas) is a software delivery model for malicious software that will encrypt data on the victim's computing devices.

Regulatory Compliance

When a business follows state, federal, and international laws and regulations relevant to its operations.

Remote Access

The ability to access your computer from a remote location.

Risk Management

Consists of the policies, procedures, and technologies that a company uses to mitigate threats from malicious actors and reduce information technology vulnerabilities that negatively impact data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

S/MIME - Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions

Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) is a technology that allows you to encrypt your emails.

SASE - Secure Access Services Edge

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a package of technologies with the ability to identity sensitive data or malware and the ability to decrypt content at line speed, with continuous monitoring of sessions for risk and trust levels.

SCI - Serial Communication Interface

Serial Communications Interface (SCI) is a device that enables the serial (one bit at a time) exchange of data between a microprocessor and peripherals such as printers, external drives, scanners, etc.

SCM - Software Configuration Management

Software Configuration Management (SCM) is the process of identifying and defining the SCIs in the system and coordinating the changes made to these items.

SEM- Security Event Management

Security Event Management (SEM) is the process of identifying, gathering, monitoring, and reporting security-related events in a software, system, or IT environment.

SIEM - Security Information and Event Management

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is software that improves security awareness of an IT environment by combining security information management (SIM) and security event management (SEM).

SIM - Security Information Management

Security Information Management (SIM) is the practice of collecting, monitoring and analyzing security-related data from computer logs.

SIM Card

A Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card is a smart card inside a mobile phone, carrying an identification number unique to the owner, storing personal data, and preventing operation if removed.

SLA - Services Level Agreement

Service Level Agreement (SLA) is a documented agreement between a service provider and a customer that identifies both the services required and the expected level of service.

SME - Smalla-to-medium- Sized Enterprise

Small-to-Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) are businesses that maintain revenues, assetsor a number of employees below a certain threshold. SMS Short Message Service. SMS is used to send text messages to mobile phones.

SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an Internet Standard protocol for collecting and organizing information about managed devices on IP networks and for modifying that information to change device behavior.

SOHO - Small Office/Home Office

Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) refers to a small business that is often run out of small office spaces, homes, or even virtually.

SSO - Single Sign-On

Single Sign-On (SSO) provides the capability to authenticate once, and be subsequently and automatically authenticated when accessing various target systems.

SaaS - Software as a Service

Software as a Service (Saas) are solutions are centrally hosted software services licensed through a subscription model and delivered remotely.

Secure Enterprise Workspace

A secure environment for users to access enterprise resources.

Systems Integrator

A person or company that specializes in bringing together component subsystems into a whole and ensuring that those subsystems function together, a practice known as system integration.

Systems Management

Generally for the management of enterprise-owned devices, rather than employees' devices, systems management refers to the management of systems beyond smartphones, tablets, and sometimes laptops, and focusses on devices such as desktops, printers, etc.

SOAR - Security Orchestration Automatino and Response

Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) streamlines security operations by integrating tools and automating incident response, and ISEC7 SPHERE reinforces this by supplying real‑time, centralized visibility across digital workplace and mobile infrastructures to accelerate detection and action.

TAA - Trade Agreements Act

Trade Agreements Act (TAA) is a legislation that governs the procurement of goods and services by the U.S. government. It requires that products acquired by the government must be made in the United States or in designated countries that comply with the TAA.

TCO - Total Cost of Ownership

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a comprehensive assessment of IT or other costs across enterprise boundaries over time - includes hardware and software acquisition, management and support, communications, end-user expenses and the opportunity cost of downtime, training, and other productivity losses.

TLS - Transport Layer Security

Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol that provides end-to-end security of data sent between applications over the Internet.

Two-Factor Authentication

Also known as Two-Step Verification, Two-Step Authentication, or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). An extra step added to the log-in process, such as a code sent to your phone, that helps verify your identity and prevent your private information from being accessed.

UEM - Unified Endpoint Managment

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) is an approach to securing and controlling desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets in a connected, cohesive manner from a single console.

URL - Uniform Resource Locator

Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is a unique identifier used to locate a resource on the Internet. Also referred to as a web address.

USB - Universal Serial Bus

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a standardized technology for attaching peripheral devices to a computer.

USS - User Self Service

User Self-Service (USS) provides your customers with the tools to manage their accounts. Uptime Time during which a machine, especially a computer, is in operation. ISEC7's EMM suite gets confused with security information and event management (SIEM)

VDI - Virtual Desktop Infrstructure

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is an integrated desktop delivery solution that allows organizations to execute and store desktop workloads such as OS, applications, and data on Virtual Machines (VMs) in a data center.

VM - Virtual Machine

Virtual Machine (VM) is a computer system created using software on one physical computer in order to emulate the functionality of another separate physical computer.

VMI - Virtual Mobile Infrastructure

Virtual Mobile Infrastructure (VMI) is the mobile-centric technology that allows applications to run on mobile operating systems (OS) or virtual machines, which are located on a remote server.

VPN - Virtural Private Network

Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a system or technology that uses a public network, usually the internet, to transmit encrypted data between a private network and a remote authorized user.

VR - Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality (VR) is the term used to describe a three-dimensional, computer generated environmentwhich can be explored and interacted with by a person.

VoLTE - Voice Over Long-Term Evolution

Voice Over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) is an LTE high speed wireless communication standard for mobile phones and data terminals, including Internet of Things devices and wearables.

Zero-Day Exploit

In IT, "zero-day" refers to the first day that something is known or anticipated. A zero-day exploit or attack happens when someone exploits a software vulnerability that's unknown to developers or the public at the time of the attack.

Zero-Day Vulnerability

A vulnerability in a system or device that has been disclosed but is not yet patched.

Zero Touch

A switch feature that allows the devices to be provisioned and configured automatically, eliminating most of the manual labor involved with adding them to a network.

Zero Trust

A security framework requiring all users, whether in or outside the organization's network, to be authenticated, authorized, and continuously validated for security configuration being granted or keeping access to applications and data.