Cybersecurity Jargon

noun A person who is skilled in analyzing data or information

• The financial analyst presented a detailed report on the company's performance.
• The analyst said the project is on track and going well.
• Yo, did you hear about that data analyst who cracked the case wide open?
• She is like a detective, always analyzing every situation like an analyst.

noun abundance or plenty

• The pirate ship set sail in search of the bounty hidden on a remote island.
• I heard there's a big bounty up for grabs for whoever can catch that fugitive.
• Yo, did you hear about the bounty on that rare Pokemon? It's crazy high!
• His kindness towards others brought him a bounty of love and friendship.

verb to deceive or cheat someone for personal gain

• The businessman was found guilty of attempting to defraud investors with false financial statements.
• I can't believe he tried to defraud his own friends out of money like that.
• She was caught trying to pull a fast one and defraud the company.
• His actions seemed to defraud the very essence of trust and honesty in the organization.

noun The activity of gathering and analyzing information for the purpose of national security or espionage

• Intelligence work requires a high level of analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Doing intelligence work means you have to be really good at figuring things out.
• Intelligence work is all about being a super sleuth and piecing together clues.
• In the world of business, intelligence work involves staying ahead of the competition by gathering valuable information.

noun the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unclear

• The author's work remained in obscurity until it was discovered posthumously.
• The band's first album languished in obscurity until they gained popularity.
• I'm tired of living in obscurity, I want to make a name for myself.
• The truth was hidden in the shadows of obscurity, waiting to be uncovered.

noun a small area of something, especially one that is different from the surrounding area

verb to temporarily fix or make do with something

• The software developer released a new patch to fix the bugs in the system.
• I need to sew a patch on my jeans before I wear them again.
• Let's hit up the patch behind the school to hang out.
• Time heals all wounds; sometimes all you need is a patch to move on.

noun a mass of dense smoke produced to conceal an area, vessel, or troops from the enemy

• The company used a smoke screen to hide their true financial situation from investors.
• Don't believe everything he says, it's just a smoke screen to distract you.
• She's always putting up a smoke screen to avoid talking about her problems.
• His excuses were just a smoke screen for his lack of effort.

noun a digital or virtual form of currency that uses cryptography for security

adjective related to or involving cryptocurrency

• Investing in cryptocurrency requires a deep understanding of blockchain technology.
• I heard that cryptocurrency is the future of finance.
• I'm thinking of throwing some cash into that new crypto everyone's talking about.
• Cryptocurrency is like a digital gold rush, with everyone trying to strike it rich.