(IDS) Intrusion detection system
A device or software application that monitors network or system activities for malicious activities or policy violations and reports results of such monitoring.
(IoT) Internet-of-things
A concept in which devices and appliances (and in some conceptions even animals and human beings) are assigned unique identifiers and afforded the technical ability to exchange data over networks...
(JCDC) Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative
A cyber information-sharing U.S. Government organization designed to foster the public-private partnership.
(KB) Kilobyte
A unit of digital information, with slightly different values depending on the context. In the context of memory capacity, refers to 1024 bytes or 210 bytes for RAM, 1000 bytes...
(MB) Megabyte
A unit of digital information, with slightly different values depending on the context. In the context of memory capacity, refers to 1024 kilobytes or 220 bytes for RAM, 1000 KB...
(micro VM) Micro virtual machine
A micro virtual machine (micro VM) isolates an untrusted computing operation from a computer’s host operating system. Often referred to as micro VM.
(NDR) Network detection and response
A security solution that performs three general functions: detection and prevention of malicious network activity, investigation and forensic examination to determine root causes, and response and mitigation. Compare endpoint detection...
(NFT) Non-fungible token
A digital asset cryptographically protected on a blockchain that contains unique identification codes and metadata that makes it one-of-a-kind. Non-fungible tokens began to enjoy an investment vogue during 2021.
(NIST) National Institute of Standards and Technology
A branch of the US Department of Commerce whose stated mission is to “promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance...
(NTP) Network Time Protocol
A protocol for synchronizing system clocks over a network. Commonly abbreviated NTP.