Flashcard data - Brainscape (9)
secure areas
Areas that separate threat actors from defenders.
badge
A token that indicates the wearer has been approved.
mantrap
An area designed as an air gap to separate a nonsecure area from a secured area.
hot aisle/cold aisle
A layout used to reduce the heat in a data center by managing air flow.
protected cable distribution
A system of cable conduits used to protect classified information transmitted between two secure areas.
safe or vault
A ruggedized steel box with a lock.
Faraday cage
A metallic enclosure that prevents the entry or escape of an electromagnetic field.
Evil Twin
This is a fraudulent Wi-Fi access point that appears to be legitimate but is set up to eavesdrop on wireless communications. It is often used by attackers to intercept personal information and credentials.
Rogue Access Points
These are wireless access points that have been installed on a secure network without explicit authorization from the local network administrator. Rogue access points can pose a significant threat by providing an open door into a private network.
Jamming:
This is a type of denial of service (DoS) attack where an attacker floods a specific radio frequency with noise or other signals to prevent legitimate data transmission.
