Glossary

Your guide to digital risk terminology

Our glossary is designed to make cybersecurity, compliance, and supply chain risk concepts clear and accessible. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, this resource helps you navigate the language that shapes our industry.

Each term is explained in plain language, often with practical examples, so you can quickly understand its meaning and relevance. From technical jargon to regulatory definitions, we break it down so you can focus on applying the knowledge.

Use this glossary as a quick reference or a learning tool to strengthen your understanding and communicate confidently about digital resilience.

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What is SSL?

What is SSL?

SSL secures online communication through encryption, preventing eavesdropping and data tampering.

What is DNS?

What is DNS?

DNS translates domain names into IP addresses and is vital to internet operations and cybersecurity.

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What is DNS?

What is DNS?

DNS translates domain names into IP addresses and is vital to internet operations and cybersecurity.

What is SSL?

What is SSL?

SSL secures online communication through encryption, preventing eavesdropping and data tampering.

What is DMARC?

What is DMARC?

DMARC prevents email spoofing with policies and reporting built on SPF and DKIM.

What is DKIM?

What is DKIM?

DKIM protects email content with a digital signature and prevents tampering during transmission.

What is SPF?

What is SPF?

SPF prevents email spoofing by verifying authorized mail servers for a domain.

What is NEN 7510?

What is NEN 7510?

NEN 7510 is the Dutch healthcare security standard for managing patient data securely and in compliance with GDPR.

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