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Glossary

Term	Meaning
System User	A specialized account for automated system operations or privileged access requiring rotation.
Resources	Any server or endpoint managed within PAM (Privileged Access Management).
App	Privileged applications like databases or software.
Web App	Online platforms managed within PAM.
Resources Type	The type of asset, such as SSH, RDP, or VNC.
Port	The network port through which the asset communicates.
Target Machine	The system where the web app is hosted or accessed.
Database Policy	A security rule set that governs access and actions on database applications.
Session Timeout	The duration before an idle session is automatically terminated.
Audit Events	Tracks all executed commands and actions for auditing purposes.
Recorded Sessions	Log user activity for later review.
Live Stream	Enables real-time monitoring of user actions.
Enforce MFA	Requires multi-factor authentication for added security.
Transaction Control	Determines whether commands are executed in a transactional manner.
Password Policy	A set of rules defining password complexity, expiry, and reuse restrictions.
Password Expiry	A time limit after which users must reset their passwords.
Special Symbols	Non-alphanumeric characters (e.g., @, #, $, %).
Force Reset	Users must change their password immediately upon expiry.
Lock Account	Prevents user login until a new password is set.
Password Rotation	The automated process of periodically changing passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
Rotation Interval	The frequency at which passwords are rotated (e.g., every 30 days).
Scheduled Rotation	A policy where passwords are updated at set intervals.
After Every Use Rotation	Ensures passwords are changed immediately after each usage.
SMTP	Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, a protocol for sending emails through servers.
Port Number	The port used by your SMTP server to accept connections (e.g., 25, 465, 587).
TLS/SSL	Encryption methods are used for securing email communication.
Sender Email	The email address from which messages are sent.
Test Configuration	Functionality to verify if your SMTP settings are working before saving.

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