Malware
Malware is a term for any type of program, file or malicious software designed to infect, damage, exploit or gain access to a device, network or server.
Man in the Middle (MITM) Attack
A man in the middle (MITM) attack occurs when communications between two parties are intercepted by the attacker, with no knowledge of the parties involved. This gives the attacker the ability to steal credentials, spy on victims, sabotage victims or corrupt/manipulate data.
Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)
A Managed Security Service Provider provides management and outsourced monitoring of systems and security devices to protect businesses against cybersecurity threats and respond to attacks when they happen. The main role of an MSSP is to protect the business, and all of its devices, from security threats through continuous ⟶
Managed Service Provider (MSP)
A Managed Service Provider (MSP) remotely delivers and manages customer’s IT infrastructure and end-user systems including network and infrastructure management and support. The outsourcing of certain services to MSPs is a way to cut costs for organizations and is also beneficial if they do not have the resources to ⟶
MDR
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions identify active threats and respond by eliminating, investigating or containing them. MDR solutions use a mix of technology and human expertise to monitor the environment and respond accordingly with 24/7 response from well-staffed cybersecurity personnel.
Medusa
The Medusa ransomware group is a well-documented and active ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation that emerged in early 2023. The group targets mid- to large-sized organizations across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, and professional services, with attacks observed globally. Medusa is known for its aggressive double extortion ⟶
MITRE Attack Framework
MITRE Attack Framework is a knowledge base of tactics, using real-world observations, designed to help classify specific attacks, objectives and assess an organization's risk.
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables artificial intelligence systems, particularly large language models (LLMs), to connect directly with external tools, data sources, and applications. Introduced by Anthropic in 2024, MCP provides a standardized framework that allows AI ⟶
Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security method that requires a user to provide two or more verification factors to login. This method is used to protect user data, such as PII and financial assets, from being accessed by unauthorized parties who may have gained access to login details ⟶
Network Perimeter
A network perimeter is a boundary between the secured private and locally managed side of a network, and the public facing external side of a network.
New York Privacy Act (NYPA)
The New York Privacy Act (NYPA) is a proposed law by New York which seeks to address how online platform/social media firms process personal data.
NightSpire
The NightSpire ransomware group is a recently identified threat actor contributing to the growing number of newly branded ransomware operations. Unlike more established groups, NightSpire appears to be in an early operational phase, with limited but deliberate activity aimed at establishing credibility through high-impact intrusions. Rather than relying on broad ⟶

