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Glossary of terms and definitions for IT (Information Technology), the Internet and cyber security.
This glossary provides more than 480 clear and concise definitions of commonly used terms in the fields of information technology, the internet, and cyber security. It is designed to support users of all levels in understanding key concepts, technical jargon, and acronyms frequently encountered across digital platforms and security-related discussions. Whether you are a business owner, student, professional, or simply interested in the digital landscape, this resource aims to enhance your knowledge and confidence in navigating the ever-evolving world of technology.
The unintended deletion or corruption of digital information.
Example: He experienced data loss after his hard drive failed.
See also: Data
Tools and strategies designed to prevent unauthorised access, use, or sharing of sensitive data.
Example: A company uses DLP software to prevent employees from sending confidential information via email.
See also: Data Loss
An unexpected failure of a software program or operating system that causes it to stop functioning properly, often resulting in data loss or the need to restart the system.
Example: The word processor experienced a crash and closed before she could save her document.
A copy of data that is stored at a different physical location from the original, used to protect against data loss due to disasters, theft, or hardware failure.
Example: The company regularly performs off-site backups to cloud storage to ensure data safety.
See also: Backup