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Cybersecurity Style Guide v2.0

Designed for security researchers, this guide is an invaluable resource for advice on which cybersecurity terms to use in reports and how to use them correctly.

Get the lowdown on the latest tech terms for cybersecurity writing that’s accurate, consistent, and clear.

Language is always evolving, and with an innovative field like information security, it’s especially hard to keep up!

This guide aspires to record those changes in vocabulary and encourage researchers to use language intentionally as the digital lexicon continues to grow.

The Bishop Fox team compiled this guide to keep ourselves technically accurate and up to date in our reports, presentations, and social media interactions. Now, we hope these insights will do the same for you!

Use this guide to:

  • Get the definitions of the most popular tech terms specifically in the context of cybersecurity.
  • Ensure a single, consistent voice throughout your writing.
  • Learn how to tame new tech terms on your own.

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