CSAM

CSAM:

Child Sexual Abuse Material

or

CyberSecurity Asset Management

Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) refers to any visual depiction, including photographs, videos, or digital images, that shows a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. This material is illegal and harmful, and its production, distribution, or possession is a serious crime in many jurisdictions. Efforts to combat CSAM involve law enforcement agencies, internet service providers, and child protection organizations working together to identify and remove such content from the internet, as well as to support victims and prevent future abuse.

CSAM can also refer to CyberSecurity Asset Management, which is a systematic approach to identifying, managing, and protecting an organization's information assets. This includes maintaining an accurate inventory of assets, assessing their security posture, and implementing measures to mitigate risks. Effective CyberSecurity Asset Management helps organizations understand their vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and improve their overall security posture by prioritizing resources and efforts based on the criticality of their assets.

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[...] child pornography as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor (a person less than 18 years old). Outside of the legal system, NCMEC chooses to refer to these images as Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) to most accurately reflect what is depicted – the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/csam

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[CyberSecurity Asset Management] involves:

1. Obtaining and continually updating an accurate inventory of all IT resources.
2. Discover security gaps related to the asset’s presence or configuration.
3. Enforcing security requirements to rapidly address the identified gaps.

https://www.cybersecurity-insiders.com/what-why-and-how-of-cybersecurity-asset-management/