Tech Terms - Page 3

A “leased line” is a dedicated communication line that is rented by a customer from a telecommunications provider...read more ⟶

A private WAN (Wide Area Network) is a communications network that is owned and operated by a single organization...read more ⟶

A public wide area network (WAN) is a type of telecommunications network that is designed to connect multiple locations together over a large geographical area, such as a state or country...read more ⟶

An IP subnet-based VLAN is a type of virtual LAN (VLAN) that is created based on the IP subnet of the hosts...read more ⟶

A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) ID is a 12-bit number used to identify a VLAN...read more ⟶

A protocol-based virtual LAN (VLAN) is a type of VLAN that is created based on the protocol category of the network traffic...read more ⟶

A MAC-based VLAN is a type of virtual LAN (VLAN) that is created based on the MAC addresses of network devices...read more ⟶

A port-based VLAN is a type of virtual LAN (VLAN) in which network membership is determined by the switch port to which a device is connected...read more ⟶

A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a logical group of devices on a physical network that behave as if they are on a separate network...read more ⟶

A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a telecommunications network that extends over a large geographical area and connects multiple Local Area Networks (LANs) or Metro Area Networks (MANs)...read more ⟶

A trunk port is a network port that is capable of carrying traffic for multiple VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks)...read more ⟶

Run-length encoding is a simple method of compressing data by identifying and replacing repeated sequences of identical data with a single instance of that data, along with a count of how many times it appears in the original file...read more ⟶

An orphan file, also known as a “stray file,” is a type of computer file that has been separated from its associated data or metadata...read more ⟶

A compressed file is a type of data file that has had its size reduced through a process known as data compression...read more ⟶

The binary format is a method of encoding data in a computer system using only two values, typically represented as 0 and 1...read more ⟶

A binary file is a type of computer file that contains data in a binary format, which is a series of bits that represent machine-readable instructions and data...read more ⟶

A file, in the context of a computer, is a collection of data that is stored on a computer’s hard drive, an external hard drive, or some other form of storage...read more ⟶

A file extension is a set of characters that is added to the end of a file name and helps to identify the type of file...read more ⟶

A Personal Identification Number, or PIN, is a numerical code used to authenticate a user’s identity and protect against unauthorized access...read more ⟶

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security process that requires users to provide multiple pieces of evidence (or “factors”) to verify their identity before they can access a system or perform a task...read more ⟶

Cloud security controls refer to the measures that organizations put in place to ensure the security and integrity of their data and systems when using cloud computing services...read more ⟶

Data in use refers to data that is actively being accessed and processed by a computer or device for a specific purpose...read more ⟶

Shift left testing is a software testing approach that involves shifting testing activities to earlier stages of the software development process...read more ⟶

Digital forensics is the practice of identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence in a manner that is legally admissible...read more ⟶

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is a method of transmitting data where only the sender and the intended recipient can read the messages...read more ⟶

An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is a type of cyberattack that is typically launched by a nation-state or other highly organized and funded group...read more ⟶

A Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) is a professional who understands and knows how to find vulnerabilities and weaknesses in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but instead using their skills and knowledge in a lawful and ethical manner to assess the security of target systems...read more ⟶

Malicious software, also known as malware, is a type of software that is specifically designed to cause harm to a computer system...read more ⟶

Malware is a term used to describe any software that is specifically designed to harm or exploit a computer system...read more ⟶

Unified Modeling Language (UML) is a standard visual language for depicting the design and structure of complex software systems...read more ⟶