AP® Cybersecurity glossary

Secure by default

Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 5: Securing Applications and Data

The idea that security features of software and devices are enabled by default, so products are secure out of the box.

Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 5.5.A.3

Why it matters in Unit 5

Part of secure by design.

Example

A router that ships with a unique password and automatic updates on.

Learn it properly, with a checkpoint 5.5 Protecting Applications

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