Patch
A patch is a set of software changes that fixes a bug or security vulnerability in a software already currently in use by the organization.
Penetration Testing
Penetration testing, also known as a pen test or ethical hacking, is an authorized simulated cyberattack used to identify, test and highlight vulnerabilities in an organization's security posture.
Personally Identifiable Information
Personally identifiable information (PII) is any data that when used alone, or with other relevant data, could identify a specific individual. Examples include (but are not limited to): name, address, contact number, email address, driver's license number, SSN, D.O.B, passport number, fingerprint.
Phishing
Phishing is defined as a form of social engineering in which a cyber threat actor poses as a trustworthy colleague or acquaintance of an organization to lure a victim into providing sensitive information or network access.
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI)
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) is South Africa's regulation governing data privacy for citizens of South Africa.