The technique of using software or scripting to perform a specific process or task without manual input.

Vehicles that can operate and sense their surroundings without human involvement.

Extremely large and/or unstructured data sets.

Biometric Authentication

Using a person’s unique characteristics to verify their identity, including fingerprint scanning, facial recognition and voice recognition.

A list of records linked together using special cryptographic operations across a distributed network of computers.

The process of denying access to applications or other entities that might pose a threat to a network.

A technology that allows devices to connect with each other over short distances without wires or cables.

A system of devices that are infected with malware and controlled by an attacker, sometimes used in DDoS attacks.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

A piece of computer hardware that retrieves, stores, processes and executes instructions. Think of the CPU as the brains of the computer.

Digital storage used to store temporary files that devices can use for future requests in order to run more efficiently.

The model of providing virtual infrastructure or software via network connections in a way that allows more self-service and dynamic allocation.

The process of linking computers together to send and receive information from each other.

The process of isolating and maintaining an application. Everything that the application needs to run is placed inside that container.

A set of actions aimed to infiltrate computer networks, systems and personal devices.

The practice of protecting digital assets against cybercriminals.

Cybersecurity Analyst

Someone who detects and predicts cyber threats and then implements changes to protect an organization.

Cybersecurity Compliance

The practice of adhering to standards and regulatory requirements set forth by an agency, law or authority group.

Cybersecurity Specialist/Engineer

Engineers who work to build and maintain a system that’s safe against cyberattacks.

A distributed denial-of-service attack aims to disrupt normal web traffic from accessing a site by flooding a server with internet traffic.

A part of the internet that isn’t accessible to the general public and can only be accessed by using special software.

Someone who works with an organization’s data to assist in making better business decisions.

Database Administrator

Someone who manages all aspects of an organized database environment.

A physical server facility that securely houses critical applications, data and other digital assets.

The process of examining and manipulating data sets to find patterns and prepare data for deeper analysis.

The representation of data through visual elements like charts, plots, infographics, maps, etc.

Someone who combines software development and IT infrastructure operations to increase an organization’s ability to gain efficiency in software production cycles.

Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), drones are flying machines that are controlled remotely or can fly on their own.

Allows data to be processed as close as possible to the point of creation.

When manufacturers place software or code into products that consumers use every day.

The process of concealing private information by converting digital information into something that can only be read with a key related to the type of conversion.

Developers who use programming languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript to design and develop the look and feel of a website.

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

A piece of computer hardware that renders graphics on a device.

High-definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

Digitally transmits video and audio data from one source to another.

Incident Response Plan

A combination of people, process and technology that is documented, tested and trained toward in the event of a security breach.

Information Technology (IT)

The development and use of computer systems and networks to store, manage or retrieve information.

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

A type of cloud computing that provides access to storage, servers, memory, etc.

Internet of Things (IOT)

Systems of internet-connected devices that provide computing capability.

A string of numbers used to identify devices on the internet or network.

Someone who sets timelines for technical projects and keeps the team on task and on budget.

IT Support Specialist

Individuals responsible for analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating technology issues.

Local Area Network (LAN)

A series of computers linked together to form a network in a relatively contained location, such as a home or office building.

An open-source operating system used extensively in IT infrastructure.

A form of artificial intelligence that allows software to learn patterns based on sample data.

Any software that is intended to threaten or compromise information or systems.

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4G, 5G, LTE

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Cellphone network speeds.

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Agile

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A project management term that means to continually improve through small and digestible increments.

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Algorithm

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A sequence of instructions used to perform a task in software.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Computers’ aptitude to mimic human abilities such as reasoning, knowledge representation, planning, learning, natural language processing, perception, robotics, social intelligence and general intelligence.

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Assembly Language

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A low-level programming language that communicates with the hardware of a computer.

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Attenuation

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The loss of signal strength in networking cables or connections, causing signals to become distorted or indiscernible.

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Augmented Reality (AR)

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Uses a device placed between the person and their environment to provide an enhanced version of their surroundings by providing virtual elements in the field of vision.

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