Tech Terms - Page 6

A honeypot is a security system that is designed to attract and “trap” malicious cyber activity...read more ⟶

Grid computing is a distributed computing paradigm that involves the use of a large number of computers to solve complex problems or perform large-scale data processing tasks...read more ⟶

A favicon, also known as a favicon.ico, is a small icon that appears in the browser tab or address bar of a web browser...read more ⟶

Email, or electronic mail, is a method of exchanging digital messages between computers...read more ⟶

The term “e-commerce,” which stands for “electronic commerce,” describes the process of buying and selling products and services through the internet...read more ⟶

A Domain Name System (DNS) is a decentralized system that translates human-readable domain names, such as example...read more ⟶

A “datagram” is a self-contained, independent entity of data carrying sufficient information to be routed from the source to the destination computer without reliance on earlier exchanges between the source and destination computers and the transporting network...read more ⟶

A cybersquatter is an individual or organization that registers, traffics in, or uses a domain name in bad faith with the intent to benefit from the reputation of another person’s trademark...read more ⟶

Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, or intimidate someone, often repeatedly...read more ⟶

Adware, short for “advertising-supported software,” is a type of software that displays advertisements on a computer or mobile device...read more ⟶

The address bar, also known as the URL bar or location bar, is a feature found in most web browsers that allows users to input and navigate to a specific webpage...read more ⟶

5G is the fifth generation of mobile network technology that is designed to provide faster and more reliable internet connectivity to devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops...read more ⟶

4G is a mobile telecommunications technology that lets smartphones and tablets connect to the internet at high speeds...read more ⟶

The 404 error is an HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) status code that indicates that the server was unable to find the requested resource...read more ⟶

A 403 error is an HTTP status code that indicates that a client is forbidden from accessing a requested resource...read more ⟶

3G, or third generation, is a generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology...read more ⟶

A “wrapper” is a layer of software that provides an additional layer of abstraction between two different systems or protocols...read more ⟶

Network behavior analysis is a cybersecurity technique that involves the continuous monitoring and analysis of network traffic and activity to identify unusual or malicious behavior...read more ⟶

A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a globally distributed network of servers that work together to deliver content to users as efficiently as possible...read more ⟶

Star topology is a type of network architecture in which each device on the network is connected to a central hub or switch...read more ⟶

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that provides backup power to a computer, server, or other electronic equipment in the event of an interruption or fluctuation in the main power supply...read more ⟶

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless technology that allows for the exchange of data or power between devices...read more ⟶

User identification is the process of identifying and authenticating a user’s identity in order to grant them access to a system or service...read more ⟶

Information technology (IT) in healthcare refers to the use of computers, software, and other digital tools to manage and process information in the healthcare industry...read more ⟶

Network topology refers to the layout or structure of a network...read more ⟶

Wireless charging is a technology that allows devices to be charged without the need for a physical connection to a charger or power outlet...read more ⟶

Discretionary Access Control (DAC) is a type of access control that is based on the idea that an individual user or process has the discretion to grant or revoke access to resources that they own or control...read more ⟶

Information and communications technology, or ICT, refers to the various technologies and tools used to facilitate the exchange of information and communication...read more ⟶

“Parity check” is a method of checking the accuracy of data transmission or storage...read more ⟶

A home page is the main or front page of a website...read more ⟶