Security+ Acronyms A

Question 1

What does AAA stand for?

Answer 1

Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

AAA is a framework used to control access to resources.

Question 2

What is an ACL?

Answer 2

Access Control List

ACLs are used to define permissions for users or groups on resources.

Question 3

What is AES?

Answer 3

Advanced Encryption Standard

AES is a symmetric encryption algorithm widely used for securing data.

Question 4

What does AES-256 refer to?

Answer 4

Advanced Encryption Standards 256-bit

AES-256 is a variant of AES that uses a 256-bit key for encryption.

Question 5

What is the function of an AH?

Answer 5

Authentication Header

AH provides connectionless integrity and data origin authentication.

Question 6

What does AI stand for?

Answer 6

Artificial Intelligence

AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines.

Question 7

What is AIS?

Answer 7

Automated Indicator Sharing

AIS allows organizations to share cyber threat indicators automatically.

Question 8

What does ALE represent?

Answer 8

Annualized Loss Expectancy

ALE is a calculation used to estimate the potential loss from a risk over a year.

Question 9

What is an AP?

Answer 9

Access Point

An AP is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi.

Question 10

What does API stand for?

Answer 10

Application Programming Interface

APIs allow different software applications to communicate with each other.

Question 11

What is an APT?

Answer 11

Advanced Persistent Threat

APTs are prolonged and targeted cyberattacks aimed at stealing data.

Question 12

What does ARO mean?

Answer 12

Annualized Rate of Occurrence

ARO is the estimated frequency of a risk occurring in a year.

Question 13

What is the purpose of ARP?

Answer 13

Address Resolution Protocol

ARP is used to map IP addresses to physical MAC addresses in a local network.

Question 14

What does ASLR stand for?

Answer 14

Address Space Layout Randomization

ASLR is a security technique that randomizes memory addresses to prevent exploits.

Question 15

What does ATT&CK represent?

Answer 15

Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge

ATT&CK is a framework for describing the actions of cyber adversaries.

Question 16

What is an AUP?

Answer 16

Acceptable Use Policy

AUP outlines the acceptable behaviors for using an organization’s IT resources.

Question 17

What does AV stand for?

Answer 17

Antivirus

AV refers to software designed to detect and remove malware.