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Technical words, explained simply
Cybersecurity
Protecting your information, accounts and systems from misuse.
Compliance
Showing how you meet the standards or requirements that apply to your organisation.
Penetration test
An authorised attempt to find and demonstrate security weaknesses.
API
A connection that lets two software systems exchange information.
QA and regression testing
Checking that software works and that changes have not broken existing features.
MFA
An extra sign-in check, such as an approval on your phone, alongside your password.
AI governance
Rules for choosing and using artificial intelligence safely and responsibly.
Backup
A separate copy of your files and systems you can restore if something goes wrong.
Threat detection
Tools and people that watch for signs of an attack and respond quickly.
Scope
Exactly what work is included, what is excluded and what you will receive.