Networking Terms - Page 2

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 ⟶

A zone file is a configuration file that is used to define the DNS (Domain Name System) information for a particular domain...read more ⟶

A permalink, short for “permanent link,” is a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) that is intended to remain unchanged for the lifetime of the content to which it refers...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 ⟶

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

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 ⟶

The World Wide Web, commonly referred to as the “Web,” is a vast network of interconnected documents and other resources linked by hyperlinks and URLs...read more ⟶

Latency is the time it takes for a signal or a request to be transmitted and received by a system...read more ⟶

Edge computing is a distributed computing paradigm that brings computation and data storage closer to the edge of the network, where data is generated and consumed...read more ⟶

Social engineering is a term used to describe the psychological manipulation of individuals into performing actions or divulging sensitive information...read more ⟶