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Glossary

This is the glossary

Glossary

Industry terminology

This glossary contains general terms used in our industy and should help you demistify the world of security.

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Access point
Access point

An access point (AP) is a networking device that lets wireless devices connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi or other wireless standards.

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B

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C

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D

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E

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F

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G

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H

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I

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J

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K

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L

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M

MAC address
MAC address

A MAC address (Media Access Control address) is a unique hardware identifier assigned to a device’s network interface for communication on a local network.

Microsegmentation
Microsegmentation

Microsegmentation is a security technique that divides data centers into small, isolated segments down to the individual workload level. This allows for the creation of granular security policies for each segment, restricting lateral movement of threats and enhancing overall security.

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N

Network Access Control (NAC)
Network Access Control (NAC)

Network Access Control (NAC) is a cybersecurity framework that authenticates users and devices, enforces access policies, and ensures only authorized, compliant endpoints can connect to a network.

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O

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P

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Q

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R

RADIUS protocol
RADIUS protocol

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) is a network protocol that centralizes authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) to manage and secure user access.

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S

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T

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U

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V

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W

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X

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Y

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Z

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