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CPT (Cyber Protection Team)
U.S. military teams trained to defend DoD networks, conduct vulnerability assessments, and respond to cyber incidents on priority systems.
Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs) are U.S. military cyberspace units assigned to defend Department of Defense information networks, protect priority missions, and prepare cyber forces. CPTs conduct defensive cyberspace operations including vulnerability assessments, network defense, incident response, and threat hunting across DoD networks. Operating under U.S. Cyber Command, CPTs bring specialized skills in network analysis, malware reverse engineering, and adversary emulation. CyberUp24 was founded by former CPT operators who bring this elite operational experience directly to government and enterprise clients.
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Web Application Firewall (WAF)
A security solution that monitors, filters, and blocks HTTP traffic to and from web applications, protecting against application-layer attacks.
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Vulnerability Management
The continuous practice of identifying, classifying, prioritizing, remediating, and mitigating vulnerabilities across an organization's technology environment.
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Threat Intelligence
Actionable information about cyber threats, threat actors, and their tactics, techniques, and procedures, used to inform and improve defensive security decisions.
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Supply Chain Security
The practice of identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks introduced through an organization's vendors, suppliers, software dependencies, and third-party services.
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Security Operations Center (SOC)
A centralized team and facility that continuously monitors, detects, analyzes, and responds to cybersecurity incidents across an organization's environment.
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Security Awareness Training
Educational programs designed to help employees recognize, avoid, and report cybersecurity threats including phishing, social engineering, and policy violations.
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Ransomware
Malicious software that encrypts a victim's data or locks systems and demands payment for restoration, representing one of the most damaging cyber threats today.
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Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Security solutions that manage, monitor, and control elevated access rights for users, accounts, and systems across an IT environment.
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Phishing
A social engineering attack that uses deceptive emails, messages, or websites to trick users into revealing credentials, downloading malware, or transferring funds.
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Patch Management
The systematic process of identifying, acquiring, testing, and applying software updates to fix vulnerabilities and improve system security and stability.
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OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)
The collection and analysis of information from publicly available sources to support threat intelligence, investigations, and security assessments.
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Network Segmentation
The practice of dividing a computer network into smaller subnetworks to improve security and limit the spread of breaches within an organization's environment.
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
A security mechanism requiring users to verify their identity using two or more independent factors before gaining access to a system or application.
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Lateral Movement
The techniques attackers use to progressively move through a network after initial compromise, seeking higher-value targets and expanding their access.
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Malware
Malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, including viruses, ransomware, trojans, and spyware.
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FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act)
U.S. federal legislation that defines a comprehensive framework for protecting government information, operations, and assets against natural and man-made threats.
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Firewall
A network security device or software that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
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Identity and Access Management (IAM)
The framework of policies and technologies that ensures the right individuals access the right resources at the right times and for the right reasons.
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Honeypot
A decoy system or network designed to attract and detect unauthorized access attempts, providing intelligence on attacker techniques and behavior.
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Exploit
A piece of software or technique that takes advantage of a vulnerability in a system to cause unintended behavior or gain unauthorized access.
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Cyber Kill Chain
A framework developed by Lockheed Martin that describes the stages of a cyberattack from reconnaissance through actions on objectives, used to identify and disrupt attacks.
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