Glossary

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offensive security

Offensive security involves proactively testing an organization's defenses by simulating real-world attacks, such as through penetration testing, in order to identify and fix exploitable vulnerabilities.

offensive security

Open PGP

A popular encryption standard that protects the privacy and integrity of sensitive files. Open PGP is an open-source offshoot of PGP that uses PGP as its foundation. Everything You Need to Know About Open PGP Encryption

Open PGP

open source

Software that comes with permission to use, copy, and distribute, either as-is or with modifications, and that may be offered either free or with a charge.

open source

Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP)

The Open Worldwide Application Security Project is an online community that produces freely-available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies in the field of web application security. The OWASP provides free and open resources.

Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP)