Glossary

A virtual space in which new, untrusted or untested software or coding can be run safely without risking harm to the hosting computer.

A fraudulent scheme performed by a dishonest or deceitful individual, group or company in an attempt to obtain money or something else of value.

An email that intentionally deceives for personal gain or to damage another individual.

A person who commits fraud or participates in a dishonest scheme.

A type of malware written using a scripting language. Common forms of scripting language include JavaScript, HTML, Visual Basic Script, PowerShell, Perl, Python and Shell Scripting.

The process of increasing website traffic by increasing the visibility or ranking of a website or a web page to users of a search engine.

The people who are the second most likely to purchase products and services, and are thus targeted for marketing purposes.

A representative of a foreign government on exchange or long-term posting.

An area that has been authorised to process, store or communicate SECRET data. Such areas are not necessarily tied to a specific level of security zone.

A hardened workstation, or virtualised privileged operating environment, used specifically in the performance of administrative activities.