Network Security Vocab

a block cipher type of encryption considered to be less vulnerable than DES.

• Tunneling
• RSA
• VPN
• 3DES

The act of restricting both physical and file and server access so those who need it have it, but those who do not need do not have it.

• Hash Function
• Risk Mitigation
• Cross-Site Scripting Attack
• Access Control

The process of preventing an account from logging on after a number of incorrect logon attempts.

• TLS
• Base-64-Encoded X.509
• SSO
• Account Lockout

A directory service used in a Windows domain to store and administer users, groups, printers, devices, and other objects.

• BitLocker
• CIA Triangle
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
• Active Directory

A type of share which is only accessible by administrators, backup operators, and server operators.

• ARP Spoofing
• WPA
• SmartScreen Filter
• Administrative Share

A form of malware which displays advertisements while an app is being used.

• Zero Day Attack
• Application-Level Firewall
• Integrity
• Adware

a block cipher type of encryption which comes in 128, 192, and 256 bits.

• Residual Risk
• Hardening
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
• AES

in IPSEC provides authentication, integrity, and antireplay for data packets.

• Software Vulnerability Attack
• HKEY_USERS
• Padded Cell
• AH

Software used to prevent spam email from reaching a client's email program.

• Hardening
• Cross-Site Scripting Attack
• IPsec
• Antispam

A piece of software which helps to ward off malware. Also known as an antimalware system.

• Security Compliance Manager
• Stream Cipher
• DES
• Antivirus