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32 Cards in this Set
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Host/Client |
Client/Host architecture allows for multiple clients to connect and share resources on host servers. |
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Application Server |
A server that is designed for or dedicated to running specific applications |
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Hub |
Central connection point for network (OSI Layer 1 Physical) |
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Switch |
central connection point for a network (OSI Layer 2 Data Link) |
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Router |
A networking device that forwards packets between networks by determining the best path to the destination. (OSI layer 3 Networking) |
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WAP |
Wireless application protocol |
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Proxy server |
a server that acts as an intermediary for request from clients seeking resources from other services. |
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Firewall |
The first line of defense for a network. |
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Back up |
Making copies of data so that these additional copies may be used to restore the original after a data loss event. |
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Repeater |
an electronic device that receives a signal, cleans it or unnecessary noise, and regenerates it, and retransmits it at a higher power level. (OSI layer 1 physical) |
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Topology |
Refers to the physical arrangement of a LANs components. |
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Bus |
uses a common backbone or single cable to connect all devices |
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Star |
features a central connection point (hub, switch, router) |
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Ring |
Every device has exactly two neighbors for communication purposes. |
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Mesh |
a network where all the nodes are connected to each other |
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LAN |
Local area network |
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WAN |
Wide Area Network |
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MAN |
Metropolitan Area Network |
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GAN |
Global Area Network |
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OSI Model |
1. Physical 2. Data Link 3. Network 4. Transport 5. Session 6. Presentation 7. Application
(Acronym: Please Do Not Throw Sausage Pizza Away or P. Diddy Needs To Stop Producing Albums) |
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NIPRNET |
Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network |
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SIPRNET |
Secret Internet Protocol Router Network |
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JWICS |
Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication Systems |
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Virus |
Malicious code written with an intention to damage the user's computer |
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Worm |
self replicating malware |
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Trojan |
a harmful piece of malware that looks legitimate |
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Backdoor |
program that a hacker installs on a target system to allow access to the system at a later time. |
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Phishing |
criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive info such as usernames, passwords, etc. by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. |
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Brute Force Attack |
a strategy used to break the encryption of data |
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Social Engineering |
the act of manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. |
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PKI |
Public Key Infrastructure |
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DNS |
Domain Name System: translates alphabetic domain names into numeric IP addresses. |
