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Cyber Terminologies and Fundamentals

Definitions 

Kerberos Authentication

A network authentication protocol that uses tickets to verify user identities securely.

Keylogger

A malicious tool that records keystrokes to steal credentials and sensitive data.

Key Exchange Algorithms

Cryptographic techniques used to securely exchange encryption keys.

Kubernetes Security

Security best practices for protecting Kubernetes container orchestration environments.

Key Management System (KMS)

A system used to securely manage cryptographic keys.

Kernel Exploits

Attacks that target vulnerabilities in the operating system kernel.

Key Reinstallation Attack (KRACK)

A security flaw in WPA2 that allows attackers to intercept and manipulate Wi-Fi traffic.

Keystroke Dynamics

A biometric security technique that analyzes typing patterns to verify identity.

Key Escrow

A security arrangement where encryption keys are held by a third party.

K-Anonymity

A privacy model that ensures individuals cannot be uniquely identified in a dataset.

Kernel Rootkits

Malware that operates at the kernel level to evade detection and gain persistent access.

Known-Plaintext Attack (KPA)

A cryptographic attack where an attacker uses known plaintext to decipher encrypted data.

Key Distribution Center (KDC)

A component of the Kerberos authentication system that issues secure tickets.

Kernel Mode Code Injection

An attack that injects malicious code into the operating system's kernel.

Knowledge-Based Authentication

An authentication method that verifies users based on personal knowledge, such as security questions.

Kaspersky Security Network

A cloud-based security service that provides real-time threat intelligence.

Keyed Hashing

A cryptographic method that combines hashing with secret keys for data integrity verification.

Kill Chain Analysis

A cybersecurity model that maps out the different stages of a cyberattack.

Key Wrapping

A cryptographic technique used to encrypt and protect cryptographic keys.

Kernel Sandboxing

A security technique that isolates processes from interacting with the operating system kernel to prevent exploitation.

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