Glossary Topic
Cryptography
5 terms in this topic area.
DCC / MSCache Hash
The DCC / MSCache hash stores cached Windows logins. See its security risks and how to protect your Windows systems.
Encryption
Encryption protects data from unauthorized access. See symmetric and asymmetric basics, current methods, standards and post-quantum approaches.
NT Hash / NTLM
NT hash and NTLM are used for Windows authentication. See how they work, their weak spots and how to protect your network against NTLM attacks.
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
A Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) secures digital communication. See which standards it relies on and where certificates and key pairs are used.
Steganography
What is steganography? Its meaning, history, methods such as LSB in images, how it differs from cryptography, misuse by malware and how to protect yourself.