Technology Vocabulary

#341

Passphrase

Example sentences

1. A passphrase is usually longer than a normal password.
2. She created a passphrase from several unrelated words.
3. A long passphrase can be both secure and easy to remember.

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#342

Multi-factor authentication

Example sentences

1. Multi-factor authentication asks for more than one proof of identity.
2. The bank uses multi-factor authentication for online accounts.
3. Multi-factor authentication protected the account even after the password was stolen.

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#343

Biometric authentication

Example sentences

1. Biometric authentication uses a body feature such as a fingerprint.
2. The phone supports biometric authentication through face recognition.
3. Biometric authentication can make login faster.

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#344

Single sign-on

Example sentences

1. Single sign-on lets users access several services with one account.
2. The company introduced single sign-on for its internal tools.
3. Single sign-on reduces the number of passwords employees must remember.

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#345

Least privilege

Example sentences

1. Least privilege gives users only the access needed for their work.
2. The company follows the principle of least privilege.
3. Least privilege can limit the damage from a stolen account.

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#346

Security audit

Example sentences

1. The security audit checked systems, rules, and user access.
2. The company performs a security audit every year.
3. The security audit found several old accounts that should be removed.

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#347

Penetration testing

Example sentences

1. Penetration testing safely tests whether attackers could enter a system.
2. The company hired experts for penetration testing.
3. Penetration testing found a weakness in the login page.

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#348

Incident response

Example sentences

1. The incident response team acted as soon as the attack was discovered.
2. A clear incident response plan can reduce damage.
3. After the event, the company reviewed its incident response.

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#349

Data breach

Example sentences

1. The company informed customers about the data breach.
2. A data breach exposed thousands of email addresses.
3. Strong access controls can reduce the chance of a data breach.

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#350

Zero trust

Example sentences

1. Zero trust requires every user and device to be checked.
2. The company adopted a zero trust security model.
3. In zero trust, being inside the network does not give automatic access.

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#351

Cloud computing

Example sentences

1. Cloud computing provides computing resources through the internet.
2. The company uses cloud computing instead of buying more servers.
3. Cloud computing can make it easier to increase or reduce capacity.

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#352

Cloud service

Example sentences

1. The cloud service stores our files and runs our application.
2. We compared the cost of several cloud services.
3. The cloud service was unavailable for a short time.

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#353

Cloud provider

Example sentences

1. The cloud provider manages the remote computing platform.
2. We reviewed the cloud provider's security rules.
3. The cloud provider opened a new data center in the region.

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#354

Public cloud

Example sentences

1. A public cloud shares large computing systems among many customers.
2. The startup runs its website in a public cloud.
3. A public cloud can be quick to start and easy to expand.

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#355

Private cloud

Example sentences

1. A private cloud is used by one organization.
2. The bank built a private cloud for sensitive systems.
3. A private cloud gives the organization more direct control.

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#356

Hybrid cloud

Example sentences

1. A hybrid cloud combines private and public cloud services.
2. The company keeps private data in one system and uses a public service for extra capacity.
3. A hybrid cloud can balance control and flexibility.

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#357

Multicloud

Example sentences

1. Multicloud means using services from more than one cloud provider.
2. The company chose a multicloud plan to avoid depending on one provider.
3. Managing a multicloud environment requires clear rules.

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#358

Infrastructure as a service

Example sentences

1. Infrastructure as a service provides virtual servers, storage, and networks.
2. The company rents computing power through infrastructure as a service.
3. With infrastructure as a service, the customer still manages the operating system.

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#359

Platform as a service

Example sentences

1. Platform as a service gives developers tools for building and running applications.
2. The team used platform as a service to release the app faster.
3. Platform as a service reduces some server management work.

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#360

Software as a service

Example sentences

1. Software as a service delivers an application through the internet.
2. Our email system is provided as software as a service.
3. Users open the software as a service application in a web browser.

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