Day 8 Reversed

Question 1

KEK

Answer 1

Key Encryption Key

Protects a private or secret key from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Question 2

L2 Device

Answer 2

Switch

Filter and forward data at the MAC layer.

Question 3

L2TP

Answer 3

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol

Supports VPN site to site connections but does not encrypt.

Question 4

L3 Device

Answer 4

Router

This is an infrastructure device that interconnects networks and can span different technologies.

Question 5

LAN

Answer 5

Local Area Network

A network composed of relatively short-range protocols that facilitate swift transfer of information.

Question 6

LDAP

Answer 6

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

This is a protocol designed to work with AD or NDS information from a tree.

Question 7

LEAP

Answer 7

Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol

Commonly integrated with Cisco systems to facilitate centralized authentication.

Question 8

Logic Bomb

Answer 8

Insider alteration

A category of malicious activity, wherein an authorized user adds unwanted instructions.

Question 9

MaaS

Answer 9

Monitoring as a Service

The staging of general purpose or security management systems on the cloud that manage local agent-based systems.

Question 10

MAC

This is typified by a network interface card, along with its unique burned in identifying number.

Answer 10

Media Access Control

Question 11

MAC

A strict form of access control that prevents subjects from accessing objects above their security level.

Answer 11

Mandatory Access Control

Question 12

MAC

A small piece of information sent along with a message that validates the sender.

Answer 12

Message Authentication Code

Question 13

MAM

Answer 13

Mobile Application Management

Management software designed to allow an enterprise to maintain control over its mobile devices, smart phones and tablets.

Question 14

MAN

Answer 14

Metropolitan Area Network

A general description of a technology that allows access across entire municipal areas.

Question 15

Mantrap

Answer 15

Screening area

An access point to a physical organization designed to regulate inbound and outbound access.

Question 16

MBR

Answer 16

Master Boot Record

A pointer to an area on the disk where initial loading information is stored.

Question 17

MD5

Answer 17

Message Digest 5

One of the oldest hashing algorithms.

Question 18

MDF

Answer 18

Main Distribution Frame

This is the centralized connection point between intermediate distribution frames and the outside world.

Question 19

MDM

Answer 19

Mobile Device Management

Software that centrally controls the security aspects and configuration of smart phones.

Question 20

MFA

Answer 20

Multi-Factor Authentication

Requiring the use of two or more of location, something you know, have, are or do.

Question 21

MFD

Answer 21

Multifunction Device

Office equipment, typically a printer, that is able to fax, photocopy and scan documents.

Question 22

MFP

Answer 22

Multifunction Printer

A printer that can fax, photocopy and scan documents.

Question 23

MITM

Answer 23

Man-in-the-Middle

An attacker insinuates itself between a client and a server, observing or modifying communication.

On-Path attack wherein a node listens to and takes over a conversation by insinuating itself in the stream of communication.

Question 24

ML

Answer 24

Machine Learning

A component of artificial intelligence that enables a system to learn, adapt and improve based upon inputs without having to be reprogrammed.

Question 25

MMS

Answer 25

Multimedia Message Service

A protocol intended to facilitate multimedia transfer over SMS.

Question 26

MOA

Answer 26

Memorandum of Agreement

This is a document that describes the cooperative work to be taken together by two parties toward an objective.

Question 27

MOU

Answer 27

Memorandum of Understanding

This provides terms and details necessary for two
parties to work together.