Flat Slovník

A glossary with shorter structure

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Key

A cryptographic key is a piece of data used to encrypt, decrypt, or authenticate information in security systems.

Key finding

A critical observation or discovery from security assessments that significantly impacts an organization's security posture and drives remediation efforts.

Key fob

A compact hardware token used for authentication that generates one-time passcodes or uses proximity technology to verify user identity and enable secure access.

Keychain

A secure encrypted storage system for managing passwords, cryptographic keys, and sensitive credentials within operating systems and applications.

Kill switch

A security mechanism that instantly shuts down a system, application, or device during emergencies to contain threats and prevent damage.