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Biometric security measures:
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refers to techniques for ensuring that data stored in a computer cannot be read or compromised by any individuals without authorization
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cable modem
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is a two-way system where data also needs to flow from the client to the server.
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client
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an application that runs on a personal computer or workstation and relies on a server to perform some operations.
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client/server network
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Servers are powerful computers or processes dedicated to managing disk drives, printers, or network traffic. Clients are PCs or workstations on which users run applications
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communication channels
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satellite transmission system that is used for the distribution of broadcast data, such as digital audio and video materials.
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digital subscriber line:
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Describes any system based on discontinuous data or events. Computers are digital machines
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extranet:
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A buzzword that refers to an intranet that is partially accessible to authorized outsiders
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firewall:
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A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
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hacker:
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a person who enjoys learning programming languages and computer systems and can often be considered an expert on the subject(s)
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hub:
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A common connection point for devices in a network.
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internet
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A global network connecting millions of computers.
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intranet:
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A network based on TCP/IP protocols (an internet) belonging to an organization, usually a corporation, accessible only by the organization's members, employees
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local area network (LAN):
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A computer network that spans a relatively small area.
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modem:
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a device or program that enables a computer to transmit data over,
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node:
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a processing location
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peer-to-peer network:
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a type of network in which each workstation has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities.
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proxy server:
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A server that sits between a client application, such as a Web browser, and a real server
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public switched telephone network (PSTN):
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A group of two or more computer systems linked together
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wide area network (WAN):
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The computers are farther apart and are connected by telephone lines or radio waves.
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router:
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A device that forwards data packets along networks.
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Server operating system: T-1 line:
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A computer or device on a network that manages network resources
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WiMAX:
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The name commonly given to the IEEE 802.16 standard.
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wireless internet service provider:
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any computer network where there is no physical wired connection between sender and receiver, but rather the network is connected by radio waves and/or microwaves to maintain communications
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wireless LAN (WLAN):
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Wireless networking utilizes specific equipment such as NICs, APs and routers in place of wires
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Server:
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A computer or device on a network that manages network resources
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