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Acronym

OffSec

the proactive approach to securing networks and systems from attacks by actively seeking out vulnerabilities and weaknesses

Senses

Sense 1Offensive Security

the proactive approach to securing networks and systems from attacks by actively seeking out vulnerabilities and weaknesses

References
  • NICCS (CISA) Cybersecurity VocabularyJan 06, 2026
    NICCS glossary export (CSV)
    https://niccs.cisa.gov/rest/vocab/export-csv
    NICCS is a CISA (DHS) program. Individual glossary entries include a "From" attribution (e.g., CNSSI 4009, NIST SPs, NICE Framework). Treat "From" values as upstream provenance and verify before quoting large portions of text.
    Source: NICCS (CISA) Cybersecurity Vocabulary (niccs.cisa.gov).