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Security Operations Glossary

Short definitions for detection, threat, vulnerability, and incident-response terms.

Term Definition
SIEM Security information and event management system that aggregates and analyzes security telemetry
EDR Endpoint detection and response tooling for endpoint telemetry, investigation, and response support
IOC Indicator of compromise, such as a malicious hash, domain, IP address, or artifact
CVSS Common Vulnerability Scoring System, a standardized method for communicating vulnerability characteristics and severity
Containment Incident-response action that limits spread or impact
Threat hunting Proactive search for suspicious behavior using hypotheses and available evidence
False positive Alert that appears suspicious but does not represent the condition it was intended to detect
Detection coverage Degree to which telemetry and analytics can identify relevant activity
Revised on Friday, September 11, 2026