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Network Security Terminology: Definitions and Concepts, Exams of Biology

Howard Community CollegeBiology

A comprehensive glossary of network security terms and concepts, essential for understanding microsoft windows network security. It covers various aspects of networking, including network types (lan, man, wan), network devices (hubs, switches, routers), security measures (firewalls, nat, dmz), and protocols (http, tcp/ip). The document also defines key concepts such as the osi and tcp/ip reference models, denial-of-service attacks, and service level agreements, offering a foundational understanding of network security principles and practices. It is useful for students and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of network security.

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ISSC242 - Ch.9 -
Microsoft Windows
Network Security with
100% correct answers
2025
Network - answer a collection of computers and devices connected
by some connection media
Local Area Network (LAN) - answer a network that covers a small
physical area, such as an office or building
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) - answer a network that connects
two or more LANs but does not span an area larger than a city or
town
Wide Area Network (WAN) - answer a network that connects
multiple LANs and WANs and spans very large areas, including
multiple country coverage
Remote Resource - answer any resource attached to another
computer on a network that is different from the computer to which
the user is logged on
Local Resource - answer any resource attached to a local computer -
the same computer to which the user has logged on
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ISSC242 - Ch.9 -

Microsoft Windows

Network Security with

100% correct answers

Network - answer a collection of computers and devices connected by some connection media Local Area Network (LAN) - answer a network that covers a small physical area, such as an office or building Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) - answer a network that connects two or more LANs but does not span an area larger than a city or town Wide Area Network (WAN) - answer a network that connects multiple LANs and WANs and spans very large areas, including multiple country coverage Remote Resource - answer any resource attached to another computer on a network that is different from the computer to which the user is logged on Local Resource - answer any resource attached to a local computer - the same computer to which the user has logged on

Coaxial Cable - answer network cabling that consists of a single copper conductor surrounded by a plastic sheath, then a braided copper shield, and then the external insulation Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) - answer network cabling that generally consists of two or four pairs of wires. Pairs of wires are twisted around each other to reduce interference with other pairs Shielded Twister Pair (STP) - answer network cabling that generally consists of two or four pairs of wires with a foil shielding around each pair to reduce external electrical and radio interference. Pairs of wires are twisted around each other to reduce interference with other pairs Fiber-Optic Cable - answer network cabling that consists of a glass core surrounded by several layers of protective materials Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - answer an organization that defines standards for many aspects of computing and communications Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) - answer a LAN in which computers and devices communicate using radio frequency transmissions Protocol - answer a set of rules that govern communication Hub - answer a network device with several connectors, or ports, that allow multiple network cables to attach to it Switch - answer a network hardware device that forwards input it receives only to appropriate output port

Node - answer any computer or device connected to a network Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model - answer a generic description for how computers use multiple layers of protocol rules to communicate across a network. This defines seven different layers of communication TCP/IP Reference Model - answer a generic description for how computers use multiple layers of protocol rules to communicate across a network. This defines four different layers of communication rules Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) - answer an application layer protocol used to transfer content between web browsers and web servers Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) - answer a combination of two separate protocols commonly used in Internet network communications Windows Service - answer a long-running program that performs a specific set of functions, such as a firewall, database server, or a web server Port - answer in the context of network protocols, a numeric identifier that programs use to classify network messages Service Set Identifier (SSID) - answer a unique identifier for a wireless network Denial of Service Attack (Dos) - answer an attack that sends a large volume of network messages that end up flooding the network and making it unusable for legitimate traffic

Distributed Denial of Service Attack (DDoS) - answer a DoS attack in which the controller instructs one or more compromised computers to flood a network with packets Service Level Agreement (SLA) - answer a contract between an organization or individual and a cloud service provider that details the services provided, along with response time guarantees and associated costs