Allowed IPs‚ refers to a list of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses or ranges of addresses that are permitted to access a particular network or service.
An Application Layer Gateway (ALG) is a special type of network component that helps manage and control specific types of data traffic passing through a network.
Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data (AEAD) is a form of encryption that simultaneously safeguards the confidentiality and authenticity of digital data.
A backbone network, also known as a core network, is a central segment of a computer network designed to interconnect various smaller subnetworks, like Local Area Networks (LANs), within a building, across different buildings, or over wide geographic areas.
Bandwidth management refers to the methods used to monitor and control data transmission over a network to prevent congestion and ensure smooth communication.
A broadcast domain is a specific area within a computer network where any broadcast sent by a device can be received by all other devices in that same area.
Carrier Ethernet refers to a set of technologies and services that extend the well-known Ethernet framework, typically used in local area networks (LANs), to the larger-scale networks operated by telecommunications companies.
Cat5e (Category 5 Enhanced) and Cat6 (Category 6) cables are types of Ethernet cables used to connect network devices such as computers, routers, and switches.
Circuit switching is a telecommunications method where a dedicated communication path or circuit is established between two network nodes before they start exchanging data.
A Cloud Gateway is a networking component designed to facilitate secure communication between devices in a local network and cloud-based services or resources.
A Cloud VPN, also known as a Virtual Private Network as a Service (VPNaaS), is a type of VPN that offers a secure and encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a network, utilizing cloud-based network infrastructure.
Connection aggregation is a term that refers to the process of combining multiple network connections into a single, more robust and efficient connection.
Contextual Access refers to a security approach where the access to information or resources within a network is granted based on various situational factors rather than just static credentials like usernames and passwords.
Cryptographic agility refers to the capability of cryptographic systems to interchange multiple cryptographic algorithms and primitives without requiring major changes to the existing infrastructure.
Cryptokey Routing is a core concept within the WireGuard VPN framework that serves as a unique approach to managing network traffic through encrypted tunnels.
A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic.
DHCP, short for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, is an essential networking protocol used within various types of networks to automatically assign IP addresses and other network configurations to devices, thereby enabling them to communicate effectively over the network.
DNS Spoofing, also known as DNS cache poisoning, is a type of cyberattack where an attacker corrupts the data stored in a DNS (Domain Name System) resolver's cache.
Data encapsulation is a fundamental concept in networking that refers to the technique of wrapping data and the methods that operate on that data within a single unit.
A Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in computer networking is a physical or logical subnetwork that separates an internal local area network (LAN) from other untrusted networks, typically the internet.
Device Posture refers to the overall security status and compliance of a device, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet, concerning an organization's security policies.
The Device Provisioning Protocol (DPP) is a modern, secure method designed to simplify the process of connecting devices to Wi-Fi networks, especially focusing on Internet of Things (IoT) devices that often have limited or no user interfaces.
Dual Stack is a networking technology that allows a device to support both Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) simultaneously.
Dynamic IP Management refers to the process of automatically assigning and managing IP addresses from a pool of available addresses to devices on a network.
Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) is a secure and dynamic network platform designed to simplify the creation of large-scale virtual private networks (VPNs).
Dynamic Trust Evaluation is a method used in computer networks and cybersecurity to continually assess and validate the trustworthiness of devices, users, and systems.
Encapsulated Security Payload (ESP) is a security protocol used to provide confidentiality, as well as optional integrity, authentication, and replay protection for data communications over an IP network.
Endpoint compliance refers to the practice of ensuring that all endpoint devices within a network adhere to the required security configurations and standards.
An Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution designed to safeguard the devices connected to an organization's network.
Endpoint security refers to safeguarding endpoints or entry points of end-user devices like desktop computers, laptops, mobile devices, and even IoT (Internet of Things) devices from cyber threats.
Endpoint Verification is a security process used to ensure that devices connecting to a network or service meet certain predefined security criteria before they're allowed access.
Failover is the process of automatically switching to a standby or redundant computer server, system, hardware component, or network if the active one fails or experiences an abnormal termination.
Fast Retransmit is a fundamental term in the field of computer networking, specifically within the context of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), which is widely used for transferring data across the internet and other networks.
A firewall is a network security tool that acts as a barrier between an internal, secured network and external, untrusted networks such as the internet.
Forward secrecy, often known as perfect forward secrecy (PFS), is a security feature of certain key agreement protocols that ensures a session's encryption keys cannot be compromised even if the private key of the server is compromised in the future.
Full Tunneling is a networking concept often utilized within the framework of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to enhance privacy and security across internet connections.
GRE Tunneling, or Generic Routing Encapsulation, is a network protocol designed to encapsulate a wide variety of network layer protocols inside virtual point-to-point links or tunnel interfaces over an Internet Protocol network.
A Gateway Load Balancer (GWLB) is a powerful tool that helps manage and route traffic through virtual appliances in a cloud environment, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and inspection systems.
HMAC, short for Hash-Based Message Authentication Code, is a specific technique used in computer science to ensure both the integrity and the authenticity of a message between two parties.
Handshake refers to a process used in networking and telecommunications where two devices or systems establish a connection, agree on communication parameters, and confirm that they can start exchanging information.
A Hybrid VPN is a type of networking solution that blends the features of traditional Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology with other networking methods to provide enhanced flexibility, scalability, and security for data transmission across the internet.
In the world of interconnected devices, IP Addressing stands as a fundamental concept that ensures every device communicating over a network can be uniquely identified and reached.
IP whitelisting is a security measure used to control access to a network, system, or specific services by allowing only pre-approved IP addresses to connect.
IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a framework of open standards for ensuring private, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks through the use of cryptographic security services.
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