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VPS (Virtual Private Server)

A virtual machine sold as a service by an Internet hosting service provider.

Commonly used in Virtualization

VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding)

A technology that allows multiple instances of a routing table to coexist within the same router, enabling the creation of virtual networks on shared physical infrastructure.

Commonly used in Networking

VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol)

A networking protocol that provides automatic failover for routers on a LAN, ensuring continuous availability of network services.

Commonly used in Networking

Vue CLI

A command-line tool for scaffolding Vue.js projects.

Commonly used in Web Development

Vue.js

An open-source model–view–viewmodel front end JavaScript framework for building user interfaces and single-page applications.

Commonly used in Web Development

VUI Design

The design of voice user interfaces, where the user interacts with the system through voice or speech commands.

Commonly used in AI, User Interface

Vulkan API

A low-overhead, cross-platform 3D graphics and computing API, providing high-efficiency, cross-platform access to modern GPUs.

Commonly used in Software Development, Game Development

Vulnerability

A Vulnerability is a weakness or flaw in a system, application, or network that could be exploited by attackers to compromise the security of the system or access sensitive information. Vulnerabilities need to be identified and patched to prevent exploitation.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity, Security, General IT

Vulnerability Analysis

The process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing vulnerabilities in a system.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Assessment

Vulnerability assessment is the process of identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing security vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, and applications, followed by recommendations for remediation and risk mitigation.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity, Security, Risk Management

Vulnerability Assessment Tool

Software tools designed to assess the security vulnerabilities of networks or systems.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Coordination

The process of managing the disclosure of vulnerabilities to ensure they are properly reported, fixed, and disclosed.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Database

A database that stores information about identified security vulnerabilities in software and hardware.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Detection

The process of identifying vulnerabilities in software or systems that could be exploited by attackers.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Disclosure

The process of reporting security vulnerabilities to the appropriate parties, such as software vendors or security researchers, to facilitate the development of patches or mitigations.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Exploit

Code that attackers use to take advantage of a vulnerability in software.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Exploitation

The process of leveraging a security vulnerability to gain unauthorized access or perform malicious actions on a computer system or network.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Exposure

The act of making a software vulnerability known to the public, often with the intention of encouraging the vendor to fix the issue more quickly.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Intelligence

The knowledge obtained about vulnerabilities, including details about their existence, severity, and potential impact, which helps in making informed security decisions.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Management

The ongoing process of identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities in an organization’s IT systems.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Mitigation

The process of reducing the severity or impact of a known vulnerability through various means, such as configuration changes, patches, or workarounds.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Patch

A piece of software designed to fix vulnerabilities in software or firmware.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Patch Management

The process of managing the acquisition, testing, and installation of patches to fix vulnerabilities in software and systems.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Patching

The process of applying updates to software or firmware to address security vulnerabilities.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Remediation

The process of fixing or mitigating known vulnerabilities in software or systems to protect against security breaches.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Reporting

The process by which information about security vulnerabilities is formally presented to manufacturers, developers, or the public.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Research

The study and analysis of vulnerabilities in software and systems to understand their causes, implications, and how they can be exploited or mitigated.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Risk Assessment

The process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing (or ranking) the vulnerabilities in a system.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Scanner

A software tool that scans computer systems or networks for known security vulnerabilities.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Scanning

The automated process of proactively identifying security vulnerabilities of computing systems in a network in order to determine if and where a system can be exploited and/or threatened.

Commonly used in Security, Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Scoring System

A system used to assign severity scores to vulnerabilities, helping organizations to prioritize their response based on the potential impact.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Testing

The practice of testing software and systems for vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

Commonly used in Cybersecurity

VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN)

A network virtualization technology that attempts to ameliorate the scalability problems associated with large cloud computing deployments.

Commonly used in Networking

VxLAN Tunneling

A network virtualization method that uses encapsulation techniques to extend Layer 2 networks over Layer 3 networks.

Commonly used in Networking

VxWorks

A real-time operating system (RTOS) that can be used in embedded systems.

Commonly used in Software Development, Embedded Systems