Netmaker Glossary

Glossary

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IPv4

IPv4

IPv4 stands for Internet Protocol version 4, which is a set of rules for sending and receiving data over the internet.

IPv6 Support

IPv6 Support

IPv6 support refers to the ability of networks, devices, software, and services to use and handle IPv6 addresses.

Identity Governance

Identity Governance

Identity Governance refers to a set of policies, processes, and technologies designed to manage and control user identities and their access to various resources within an organization.

Identity Management

Identity Management

Identity Management refers to the processes, technologies, and policies used to manage and secure information about users and their access to systems and resources.

Incident Response

Incident Response

Incident Response refers to the organized method used by an organization to manage and address the aftermath of a security breach or cyberattack.

Ingress

Internet Exchange Point (IXP)

Internet Exchange Point (IXP)

An Internet Exchange Point (IXP) is a physical location where different Internet service providers (ISPs) and networks connect to exchange data directly.

Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system where everyday objects are connected to the internet, allowing them to send and receive data.

Interoperability

Interoperability

Interoperability is the ability of computer systems, software, and various technologies to exchange information and utilize the data effectively.

Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is a security tool used to monitor network traffic and detect unauthorized access or abnormal activities.

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is a network security tool designed to detect and prevent unauthorized activities or threats from harming a computer network.

J

Jumbo Frame

Jumbo Frame

A Jumbo Frame is a type of data packet used in computer networks, especially in high-speed networks like Gigabit Ethernet and beyond.

Just-In-Time Access

Just-In-Time Access

Just-In-Time Access, also known as JIT access, is a security measure used to enhance the protection of sensitive systems and data.

K

Key Distribution Center (KDC)

Key Distribution Center (KDC)

A Key Distribution Center (KDC) is a critical component in network security that plays a vital role in managing the secret keys used for secure communication between devices and services.

Key Exchange

Key Exchange

In cryptography, key exchange is a crucial process that allows two parties to securely share a secret key over an insecure network such as the Internet.

Key Rotation

Key Rotation

Key Rotation is a security practice used to enhance the safety of encrypted data in a network or system.

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LAN (Local Area Network)

LAN (Local Area Network)

A Local Area Network, or LAN, is a group of connected computers and devices within a limited area, such as a home, office, or a small group of buildings.

Latency

Latency

Latency, often referred to as network latency, is a crucial concept in telecommunications and computer networking that describes the amount of delay or time it takes for a data packet to travel from one designated point to another within a network.

Latency Optimization

Latency Optimization

Latency optimization is the process of reducing the delay or lag that occurs when data is transferred across a network.

Layer 3 Routing

Layer 3 Routing

Layer 3 routing is a network process that uses IP addresses to decide how to forward data packets from their source to their destination across multiple networks or internetworks.

Least Privilege

Least Privilege

Least privilege is a fundamental principle in information security and computer science that ensures users, applications, and systems operate with the minimum level of access necessary for their roles.

Lightweight Protocol

Lightweight Protocol

A lightweight protocol in computer networking is a communication protocol designed to operate with minimal overhead.

Link Aggregation

Link Aggregation

Link aggregation is a networking technique used to combine multiple network connections into a single, high-bandwidth connection.

Load Balancer

Load Balancer

A Load Balancer is a tool or device that helps to distribute incoming network traffic across multiple servers.

Load Balancing Algorithm

Load Balancing Algorithm

A Load Balancing Algorithm is a method used by load balancers to distribute incoming network traffic across multiple servers.

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MAC Address Filtering

MAC Address Filtering

MAC Address Filtering is a network security technique that allows administrators to control which devices can connect to a network based on their unique hardware addresses, known as MAC (Media Access Control) addresses.

MAN-in-the-Middle Attack (MitM)

MAN-in-the-Middle Attack (MitM)

A Man-in-the-Middle Attack (MitM) is a type of cyberattack where an attacker secretly intercepts and potentially alters the communication between two parties who believe they are directly communicating with each other.

MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)

MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)

MPLS, short for Multiprotocol Label Switching, is an advanced method for streamlining network traffic flows across enterprise and service provider networks.

MPLS VPN

MPLS VPN

MPLS VPN, or Multiprotocol Label Switching Virtual Private Network, is a technology that combines the speed and efficiency of MPLS with the security and isolation of VPNs to create private, reliable, and secure networks over a shared infrastructure.

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) is a measure used in computer networking to define the largest size of a packet or data unit that can be transmitted over a network in a single transaction.

Managed VPN Service

Managed VPN Service

A Managed VPN Service is a specialized offering provided by network service providers or IT firms, focusing on setting up and maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for clients.

Mesh VPN

Mesh VPN

A Mesh VPN is a type of Virtual Private Network (VPN) architecture designed to create a secure and dynamic network connection among multiple nodes or devices across various locations.

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a type of computer network that spans a large geographical area, such as a city or a large campus.

Micro-Segmentation

Micro-Segmentation

Micro-segmentation is a security technique used in computer networks to divide a network into smaller, isolated segments.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security system that requires more than one form of verification from users to prove their identity and gain access to online accounts, applications, or other digital resources.

Multicast

Multicast

Multicast is a method of communication where data is sent from one source to multiple specified receivers simultaneously.

N

NAT (Network Address Translation)

NAT (Network Address Translation)

Network Address Translation (NAT) is a critical and widely used technique in the world of networking that allows multiple devices on a local network to communicate with devices on the internet using a single public IP address.

NAT Traversal (NAT-T)

NAT Traversal (NAT-T)

NAT Traversal (NAT-T) is a technology designed to establish and maintain Internet connections between devices that are each located behind a Network Address Translation (NAT) gateway.

Network Access Control (NAC)

Network Access Control (NAC)

Network Access Control (NAC) is a security solution crucial for maintaining the safety and integrity of a corporate network.

Network Anomaly Detection

Network Anomaly Detection

Network Anomaly Detection is a technique used to monitor, analyze, and identify unusual patterns or activities within a computer network.

Network Attached Storage (NAS)

Network Attached Storage (NAS)

Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a specialized device designed to store and manage data files, making them easily accessible to multiple devices on a network.

Network Fabric

Network Fabric

A Network Fabric represents an advanced approach to connecting different parts of a computer network, including devices like routers, switches, and access points, in a way that allows data to seamlessly navigate through the network to reach its destination.

Network Interface Card (NIC)

Network Interface Card (NIC)

A Network Interface Card (NIC) is a hardware component that allows a computer or other device to connect to a network.

Network Interface Configuration

Network Interface Configuration

Network Interface Configuration refers to the process of setting up and managing network interfaces on a computer or a network device, such as a router or switch.

Network Isolation

Network Isolation

Network isolation is a security method used to separate different parts of a computer network from one another.

Network Jitter Control

Network Jitter Control

Network jitter control refers to the techniques and methods used to manage and minimize jitter within a digital network.

Network Latency

Network Latency

Network latency is the time it takes for data to travel from one point in a network to another.

Network Management System (NMS)

Network Management System (NMS)

A Network Management System (NMS) is a set of hardware and software tools that help organizations control, monitor, and maintain their computer networks.

Network Monitoring

Network Monitoring

Network monitoring is the process of continually overseeing a computer network using specialized software and hardware tools.

Network Operations Center (NOC)

Network Operations Center (NOC)

A Network Operations Center (NOC) is a centralized location where IT professionals monitor, manage, and maintain a company's computer networks.

Network Packet Analyzer

Network Packet Analyzer

A Network Packet Analyzer, often called a packet sniffer, packet capture tool, or protocol analyzer, is a specialized hardware or software tool used to capture and analyze the data packets that traverse a network.

Network Partitioning

Network Partitioning

Network partitioning refers to the division of a computer network into smaller subnetworks or subnets.

Network Perimeter

Network Perimeter

A network perimeter is the boundary that separates an organization's internal network from the outside world, including the internet and other external networks.

Network Protocols

Network Protocols

Network protocols are sets of rules and standards that dictate how devices on a network communicate, share data, and ensure efficient and secure data transfer across the internet or a private network.

Network Redundancy

Network Redundancy

Network Redundancy refers to the practice of providing multiple pathways for data to travel within a network, ensuring that the network remains operational even if one pathway fails.

Network Security

Network Security

Network security is a comprehensive term that describes a range of policies, practices, and tools designed to protect digital networks and data from unauthorized access, misuse, attacks, or other security threats.

Network Slicing

Network Slicing

Network Slicing is a versatile and innovative technology used in modern networking and telecommunications sectors to create multiple unique, logical, and virtual networks over a single physical network infrastructure.

Network Tap

Network Tap

A Network Tap, short for Test Access Point, is a critical hardware device used to monitor and capture data traffic flow within a network.

Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a system used to synchronize the clocks of computers to ensure they all display the same time.

Network Topology

Network Topology

Network topology refers to the arrangement of different elements (nodes, links, etc.

Network Trust Levels

Network Trust Levels

Network Trust Levels are security measures employed to determine and manage the access different users, devices, or applications have within a network.

Network Tunneling

Network Tunneling

Network tunneling is a technique used in computer networks to send data securely between two points over a public or untrusted network, such as the internet.

Network Virtualization

Network Virtualization

Network virtualization is a transformative technology that redefines how network resources are managed, deployed, and utilized in a digital environment.

Networking VPN

Networking VPN

A networking VPN, from a remote access VPN to a site-to-site VPN, allows you to connect your company's devices in a secure way.

Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

A Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) is an advanced type of network security device that offers capabilities far beyond that of traditional firewalls.

Noise Protocol Framework

Noise Protocol Framework

The Noise Protocol Framework is a powerful tool for creating cryptographic protocols that ensure secure communication over the internet.

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Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is a routing protocol used within large and small computer networks to determine the best path for data to travel.

Overlay Network

Overlay Network

An overlay network is a type of computer network that is built on top of another network.

P

Packet Filtering

Packet Filtering

Packet filtering is a method used in computer networking to control the flow of data to and from a network.

Packet Switching

Packet Switching

Packet switching is a method used to send data across a network efficiently and reliably.

Patch Cable

Patch Cable

A patch cable, also known as a patch cord or patch lead, is a type of electrical or fiber-optic cable used to connect two electronic or optical devices for signal routing.

Peer Configuration

Peer Configuration

Peer Configuration refers to the setup and customization of a peer node within a blockchain network.

Peer-to-Peer Network

Peer-to-Peer Network

A Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network is a decentralized communication model that allows each participating device, also known as a peer, to connect and share resources without requiring a central server.

Persistent Keepalive

Persistent Keepalive

Persistent Keepalive is a feature used in network communications to maintain an active connection between devices, even when there is no data being sent.

PoE (Power over Ethernet)

PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that allows electrical power to be delivered to devices over standard Ethernet cables.

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is a communication protocol used in computer networking to establish direct connections between two routers over a data link.

Policy Enforcement Point

Policy Enforcement Point

A Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) is a crucial part of a security system that controls access to resources within a network.

Port Forwarding

Port Forwarding

Port forwarding is a networking technique used to allow external devices to access services on a private network.

Port Mirroring

Port Mirroring

Port mirroring is a networking feature used on a switch to monitor and analyze network traffic.

Pre-shared Key

Pre-shared Key

A pre-shared key (PSK) is a type of password used in cryptography.

Private Key

Private Key

A private key is a crucial part of modern cryptography, a field that deals with secure communication and data protection.

Public Key

Public Key

A public key is an essential component of cryptographic systems, which are methods used to secure information and communications.

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QoS Policy

QoS Policy

A QoS Policy, or Quality of Service Policy, is a set of rules and configurations used to manage and prioritize network traffic, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Quality of Experience (QoE)

Quality of Experience (QoE)

Quality of Experience (QoE) is a way to measure how much a customer enjoys or is frustrated by their interaction with a service.

Quality of Service (QoS)

Quality of Service (QoS)

Quality of Service (QoS) is a critical concept in networking that refers to the overall performance of a network or internet service, focusing on its ability to deliver data efficiently and effectively.

R

Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)

Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)

A Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) is a technology used to improve the performance, reliability, and storage capacity of data storage systems by combining multiple hard drives into a single unit.

Remote Access VPN

Remote Access VPN

A Remote Access VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a technology that allows individuals to securely connect to a private network from a remote location over the internet.

Remote User Authentication

Remote User Authentication

Remote User Authentication is a security process that allows users to verify their identity to access a system or network from a different location than the system's physical location.

Reverse Proxy

Reverse Proxy

A reverse proxy is a type of server that appears to clients like a regular web server but actually forwards client requests to other servers.

Ring Topology

Ring Topology

Ring topology is a type of network configuration where each device, or node, is connected to exactly two other nodes, forming a circular pathway for signals to travel through.

Risk Mitigation

Risk Mitigation

Risk mitigation is a strategy used to prepare for and reduce the impact of potential dangers that could negatively affect a project, organization, or individual.
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