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Sycope dictionary

Topics and terms around network visibility, performance
and security explained.

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Visibility

Be aware of everything that is on and transfer within the IT network.

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Performance

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Security

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Active directory

Microsoft's proprietary directory service. It runs on Windows Server and enables administrators to manage permissions.

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Cyber threat Intelligence

Security feed algorithm implemented in Sycope CTI actively monitors a number of sources and generates unified list of current IoCs.

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Data Mining

A technique used to analyze existing information, usually with the intention of pursuing new avenues to pursue business.

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Data deduplication

It helps to save enormous amount of data storage. Sycope as first on the market used deduplication mechanism for NetFlow.

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Dead Drop Resolver

A technique where attackers hide malicious data in legitimate online resources, allowing covert control without direct contact.

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Deep Packet Inspection

A method used in computer networking to scrutinise the content of data packets transmitted over a network.

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Digital Experience Monitoring

A strategy for optimizing digital interactions, enhancing performance, ensuring security, and boosting user satisfaction.

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Direct Network Flood

A type of DoS attack that overwhelms a network with excessive traffic, causing disruption and downtime.

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End User Experience Monitoring

A strategy for optimizing end-users' interactions, focusing on real-time analysis.

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Fast Flux

A technique where attackers rapidly change IP addresses of malicious servers, using a botnet to evade detection and takedown efforts.

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IPFIX

A standardized method for exporting network flow data, enabling detailed analysis of traffic patterns.

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Internet Peering

A direct network interconnection between ISPs, enabling mutual traffic exchange, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs.

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Intrusion Detection System

A security solution that monitors network traffic for signs of suspicious activity, cyberattacks, or policy violations.

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MITRE ATT&CK

A knowledge base that classifies and documents cyber threat tactics and techniques enabling effective defence against cyber attacks.

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NAC

A cybersecurity system designed to regulate and manage access to computer networks.

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NetFlow

Information about streams of data flowing through network devices is called NetFlow - the most widely-used standard for flow data statistics

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Network Observability

A real-time data analysis, enabling proactive issue resolution and optimization for seamless operations and enhanced security.

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Network Topology

A blueprint of device connections, defining data flow patterns and influencing performance and fault tolerance.

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Phishing

Phishing attacks can be difficult to detect. However, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from phishing attacks.

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Port scanning

A method of detecting vulnerable nodes in a network by accessing different ports on a host or same port on different hosts.

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Principle of Least Privilege

A cybersecurity principle limiting user access to essential functions, minimizing risks, and safeguarding sensitive data.

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Process Doppelgänging

A sophisticated malware injection technique that creates and executes malicious processes without being detected.

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RBAC

A security method that assigns permissions to roles rather than individuals, ensuring users only access necessary resources.

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SIEM

A cybersecurity system that provides real-time monitoring, analysis, and correlation of security events within a network infrastructure.

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SNMP protocol

A protocol used for managing and monitoring network devices such as routers, switches, servers.

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SPAN

A method of monitoring network traffic that copies network packets from selected ports to a monitoring port.

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TAPs

A hardware device used to capture and monitor network traffic, allowing troubleshooting, analysing performance, and enhancing security.

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TCP Protocol

A reliable, ordered, and error-checked data transmission method, essential for web browsing, email, and file transfers.

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UDP Protocol

A fast and connectionless communication method used for transmitting data without guarantees of delivery or order.

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Visibility

Awareness of everything that is on and transfer within the IT network, allowing you supervision of network traffic, performance and security

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Web Shell Attacks

Deploying malicious scripts, pose security risks, enabling unauthorized access, data theft, and service disruptions.

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Zero Trust Architecture

A security model that requires strict identity verification and continuous monitoring, assuming no user or device is trusted by default.

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