A network of infected computers controlled by a hacker to carry out cyber attacks such as DDoS attacks, spam, and credential theft.

A pay-as-you-go approach to IT support, where businesses only seek help when something goes wrong, rather than having ongoing maintenance or proactive monitoring.

A workplace policy that allows employees to use personal devices—such as smartphones or laptops—for work purposes. While convenient, BYOD increases security risks and requires strong policies and mobile device management (MDM) to keep data secure.

A set of practices and tools designed to protect users from threats encountered while browsing the internet, including malicious websites, drive-by downloads, and browser-based exploits.

A hacking method where attackers try multiple password combinations or credentials until they find the correct one. Brute force attacks are often automated and used to break into accounts or systems with weak passwords.