Concept Maps

Network

The interconnected systems and the paths between them over which data flows. Understanding what a network is, its devices, protocols, and connections, is foundational to defending it, monitoring it, and reasoning about attacks.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality means information is only accessible to people, systems, or services that are authorized to see it.

Integrity

Integrity means information or systems remain accurate, complete, and protected from unauthorized change.

Availability

Availability means systems and information remain reachable and usable when people or services need them.

Authentication

Authentication is the process of proving that a user, device, service, or system is who it claims to be.

Risk Assessment

The structured analysis that identifies risks, evaluates their likelihood and impact, and produces input for treatment decisions. Risk assessment is foundational across security governance, analyst work, and GRC.