Imagine having a personal guide to the complex world of information risk and security.
The SecAware hyper-glossary is more than a dictionary: it maps out the landscape of cybersecurity, privacy, governance and beyond. With 3,914 expertly-curated terms and abbreviations in the latest edition, you'll be empowered to navigate the field, confidently.
Every term is a stepping stone to deeper understanding. Hyperlinks connect related concepts, drawing you into a world of knowledge where each new discovery sparks your curiosity.
If you are studying for CISSP, CISM or CISA, this is your secret weapon. More than just a study aid, it's a trusted companion revealing the mysteries and guiding you on the path to mastery.
Even highly experienced information risk and security professionals and CISOs need to keep pace with developments in Artificial Intelligence, Operational Technologies and cyberwarfare. Think about it: when challenged by a colleague from the business, how would you explain cybersecurity risks such as ransomware?
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Information risk and security hyper-glossary
December 2024
- Minor update - a few more terms added
November 2024
- Added numerous information risk and security-related terms from ISO 22300 – the business continuity management vocabulary standard.
- Now 589 pages covering 3,914 terms and abbreviations.
October 2024
- Noted publication of, and incorporated terms defined in, ISO/IEC 27019:2024.
- Added a selection of relevant terms from the updated US Office of Management and Budget Circular A-130.
- Additional terms defined e.g. certificate, Automated Certificate Management Environment, catastrophic interference.
June 2024
- Includes definitions from UK National Cyber Security Strategy.
April 2024
- Includes definitions from SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
August 2023
- Thoroughly revised and extended, now ~500 A4 pages defining more than 3,500 terms.