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Hardware security module

A Hardware Security Module (HSM) is a dedicated physical device designed to protect cryptographic keys and perform cryptographic operations within a tamper-resistant environment.

Hids

HIDS, or Host-based Intrusion Detection System, is a security tool that monitors individual computer systems for suspicious activity, policy violations, or anomalous behavior, providing alerts upon detection.

Hipaa compliance

HIPAA compliance refers to adhering to the standards set by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, ensuring the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) within the United States healthcare system.

Human rights

Human rights in cybersecurity refer to the application of fundamental rights such as privacy, freedom of expression, and non-discrimination to the digital sphere and ethical considerations in cybersecurity technologies and policies.

Hypervisor

A hypervisor is software, firmware, or hardware that creates and runs virtual machines, allowing a single physical host to operate multiple virtual machines with their own operating systems by sharing hardware resources.