Application Security

تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح

A vulnerability where sensitive secrets, such as API keys or passwords, are stored in insecure locations, such as plaintext or unsecured repositories.

Quick answer: A vulnerability where sensitive secrets, such as API keys or passwords, are stored in insecure locations, such as plaintext or unsecured repositories.

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Quick answer

A vulnerability where sensitive secrets, such as API keys or passwords, are stored in insecure locations, such as plaintext or unsecured repositories.

Why it matters

تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح matters because it supports clear communication in Application Security contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.

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Questions and answers

What is تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح?

In this glossary, تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح refers to: A vulnerability where sensitive secrets, such as API keys or passwords, are stored in insecure locations, such as plaintext or unsecured repositories.

How is تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح used in cybersecurity?

In cybersecurity communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "خلال مراجعة الكود، أشار مركز العمليات الأمنية إلى تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح لمفاتيح خاصة في مستودع الشيفرة المصدرية، مما يعرض الأصول الحرجة."

Why does تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح matter in cybersecurity?

تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح matters because it supports clear communication in Application Security contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.

Who uses تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح?

تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح is mainly used by SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders.

What category does تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح belong to?

In this glossary, تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح is grouped under Application Security. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK and published by Protermify Cybersecurity as a static cybersecurity reference page.

Definition

A vulnerability where sensitive secrets, such as API keys or passwords, are stored in insecure locations, such as plaintext or unsecured repositories.

Operational example

During the code review, the SOC flagged improper secret storage of private keys in the source code repository, exposing critical assets.

Localized term

تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح

Localized example

خلال مراجعة الكود، أشار مركز العمليات الأمنية إلى تخزين الأسرار بشكل غير صحيح لمفاتيح خاصة في مستودع الشيفرة المصدرية، مما يعرض الأصول الحرجة.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK

Exam relevance

  • CISSP
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CEH

Target audience

  • SOC Analysts
  • Security Engineers
  • Incident Responders

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