Acronyms (Page 7) - Reverse

Question 1

A one-time password algorithm based on hash-based message authentication codes.

Answer 1

HOTP

HMAC-based One-time Password

Question 2

A physical computing device that safeguards and manages digital keys for strong authentication and provides cryptoprocessing.

Answer 2

HSM

Hardware Security Module

Question 3

The standard markup language for documents designed to be displayed in a web browser.

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HTML

Hypertext Markup Language

Question 4

An application protocol for distributed, collaborative, hypermedia information systems.

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HTTP

Hypertext Transfer Protocol

Question 5

An extention of HTTP for secure communications over a computer network, and is widely used on the internet.

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HTTPS

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

Question 6

Technology of indoor and vehicular environmental comfort.

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HVAC

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Question 7

A form of cloud computing that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.

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IaaS

Infrastructure as a Service

Question 8

The process of managing and provisioning computer data centers through machine-readable definition files, rather than physical hardware configuration or interactive configuration tools.

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IaC

Infrastructure as Code

Question 9

A framework of business processes, policies, and technologies that facilitates the management of electronic or digital identities.

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IAM

Identity and Access Management

Question 10

Used by network devices, including routers, to send error messages and operational information indicating success or failure when communicating with another IP address.

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ICMP

Internet Control Message Protocol

Question 11

A general term that encompasses several types of control systems and associated instrumentation, which include the devices, systems, networks, and controls used to operate and/or automate industrial processes.

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ICS

Industrial Control Systems

Question 12

A symmetric key block cipher.

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IDEA

International Data Encryption Algorithm

Question 13

A cable rack that interconnects and manages the telecommunications wiring between an MDF and end-user devices.

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IDF

Intermediate Distribution Frame

Question 14

A system entity that creates, maintains, and manages identity information for principals and provides principal authentication to other service providers within a federation or distributed network.

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IdP

Identity Provider

Question 15

A device or software application that monitors a network or systems for malicious activity or policy violations.

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IDS

Intrusion Detection System