Data Exposure
API Security — Protecting Application Programming Interfaces from Abuse and Exploitation
API Security focuses on protecting Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) from unauthorized access, data exposure, and exploitation. This SECMONS glossary entry explains common API vulnerabilities, attack patterns, and defensive controls required to secure modern API-driven architectures.
Data Breach — Unauthorized Access, Exposure, or Exfiltration of Protected Information
A Data Breach is an incident involving unauthorized access, disclosure, or exfiltration of sensitive information. This SECMONS glossary entry explains what qualifies as a breach, how breaches occur, legal and operational implications, and how organizations reduce breach impact.
Equifax Data Breach — Mass Exposure of Consumer Data Following Apache Struts Exploitation
Technical analysis of the 2017 Equifax breach in which attackers exploited CVE-2017-5638 in Apache Struts to access sensitive personal information of millions of individuals.
Digital Footprint: Online Data Exposure Explained
In-depth explanation of digital footprints, how personal data accumulates online, the security risks created by online exposure, and how attackers exploit publicly available information.