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Gary Hinson
Nov 14, 2025, 2:22:19 PMNov 14
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Confused by ambiguous cybersecurity terms? Puzzled by differing interpretations of ‘risk’ or ‘threat’ that miss the mark? You are not alone!
The foundation of any mature profession is a shared language. Lawyers don't debate the definition of a 'tort,' and medics aren't confused by 'contusions.' Cybersecurity deserves that same precision and acuracy.
That’s why I’m delighted to announce the upcoming release of the Cybersecurity Hyperglossary.
My new book is more than merely a glossary. Publication marks a substantial progression for the field.
Driven by one simple objective (Insight >> Words), the Hyperglossary is the product of decades of research, compilation and analysis.
I’ve rigorously compared and contrasted:
- Formal definitions from sources such as ISO27k, GDPR and COBIT
- Informal understandings within routine business and professional conversations, including touchpoints with related fields such as GRC, privacy, risk management, BCM, even H&S
- Terminology from cutting-edge tech fields such as AI and quantum crypto, making deep specialisms more widely accessible.
Driven by one simple objective (Insight >> Words), the Hyperglossary is the product of decades of research, compilation and analysis.
I’ve rigorously compared and contrasted:
- Formal definitions from sources such as ISO27k, GDPR and COBIT
- Informal understandings within routine business and professional conversations, including touchpoints with related fields such as GRC, privacy, risk management, BCM, even H&S
- Terminology from cutting-edge tech fields such as AI and quantum crypto, making deep specialisms more widely accessible.
I’ve waded bravely through the acronym soup, systematically harvesting the croutons of knowledge.
The benefit? Maturing the language gets us all on the same page (literally!). This is the critical step needed to move our discipline from tradecraft to profession.
The Hyperglossary will become an indispensable, globally-shared resource for:
- CISOs and ISMs
- Security Architects
- SOC Analysts
- Students and Teachers
The clock is ticking! The black hats won’t wait.
The Cybersecurity Hyperglossary is due out at the end of this year.
The benefit? Maturing the language gets us all on the same page (literally!). This is the critical step needed to move our discipline from tradecraft to profession.
The Hyperglossary will become an indispensable, globally-shared resource for:
- CISOs and ISMs
- Security Architects
- SOC Analysts
- Students and Teachers
The clock is ticking! The black hats won’t wait.
The Cybersecurity Hyperglossary is due out at the end of this year.
Kind regards/Ngā mihi,
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Gary Hinson CEO of IsecT Ltd
Information risk and security consulting
ISO27k Audit ISMS templates and policies
Pragmatic Security Metrics (with Krag Brotby)
Cybersecurity Hyperglossary (next month!)
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