Vocabularies

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noun
/ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ɪ.ti/

The condition of being anonymous, keeping personal identity hidden

"Online anonymity helps protect users' privacy."

noun
/ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

"A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords."

noun
/ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission

"The company detected an intrusion in its server."

noun
/ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

Deceptive technique for stealing personal information unauthorized

"Phishing emails trick users into revealing passwords."

noun
/ɪmˌpɜː.səˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fraudulently acting as someone else by copying their identity

"Criminals use impersonation to gain access to bank accounts."

adjective/noun
/fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters

"Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools."

noun
/ˌɒb.fʌsˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Deliberately making information or code unclear to make it difficult to understand

"Code obfuscation is used to protect software from hackers."

noun
/krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques

"Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions."

noun
/ˈsaɪ.fər/

A secret code or algorithm used to encrypt information

"The message was encoded using a cipher."

noun
/dɪˈkrɪp.ʃən/

The process of converting encrypted information back to its original form

"Decryption of sensitive files requires a secure key."

noun
/sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

Close observation or monitoring of a person or system

"The government uses surveillance to track cyber threats."

noun
/ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/

Detailed examination or critical observation of something specific

"Financial records undergo strict scrutiny during audits."

noun
/ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted

"Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting."

noun
/rɪˈdʌn.dən.si/

Extra or alternative components added to a system to prevent failure

"Cloud storage ensures redundancy to prevent data loss."

noun
/ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The process of reducing the severity or impact of damage or risk

"Disaster mitigation strategies help prevent severe damage."

noun
/ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

The possibility of being easily harmed or put at risk

"Cybersecurity audits help identify system vulnerabilities."

noun/verb
/ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

Unauthorized alteration or interference with something without permission

"Evidence tampering can lead to serious legal consequences."

noun
ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.

"The boat was anchored near the shore for safety."

noun
ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

The process of making or becoming stable.

"The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake."

noun
kəʊˈhɪərəns

The quality of being logical and consistent.

"The coherence of the project plan ensured its success."

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foundation

noun
faʊnˈdeɪʃən

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

"The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials."

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structural

adjective
ˈstrʌktʃərəl

Relating to or forming part of a structure.

"The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm."

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erecting

verb
ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

"The workers were erecting a new building downtown."

adjective
ˈtɛnsaɪl

Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.

"The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project."