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AAAA

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Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, Auditing

Concepts in computer security ensuring proper access control and accountability.

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ACL

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Access Control List

List of rules specifying permissions for accessing resources in a system.

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AES

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Advanced Encryption Standard

Encryption algorithm widely used for securing sensitive data.

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AH

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Authentication Header

Part of the IPsec protocol suite providing authentication and integrity.

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AP

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Access Point

Device enabling wireless devices to connect to a wired network.

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APC

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Angled Physical Contact

Type of fiber optic connector ensuring low insertion loss.

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APIPA

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Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing

Feature in windows systems assigning IP addresses in the absence of a DHCP server.

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ARP

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Address Resolution Protocol

Protocol for mapping IP addresses to MAC addresses on a network.

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AUP

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Acceptable Use Policy

Policy defining acceptable behavior and usage of resources in a system.

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BGP

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Border Gateway Protocol

Routing protocol for exchanging routing information between autonomous systems on the internet.

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BNC

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British Naval Connector/Bayonet Neill-Concelman

Type of Coaxial connector commonly used in networking.

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BYOD

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Bring Your Own Device

Policy allowing employees to use their personal devices for work purposes.

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CAM

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Content Addressable Memory (Table)

Memory type allowing for fast table lookups, commonly used in networking devices.

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CAN

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Campus Area Network

Network covering a university campus or corporate campus.

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CDMA

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Code Division Multiple Access

Multiple access technique allowing multiple users to share the same frequency channel.

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CIA

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Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

Core principles of information security ensuring data protection and availability.

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CIDR

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Classless Inter=Domain Routing

Method for allocating IP addresses and routing internet traffic more efficiently.

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CLI

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Command Line Interface

User interface allowing users to interact with a computer program using text commands.

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CNAME

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Canonical Name

DNS record mapping an alias domain name to its canonical domain name.

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CPU

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Central Processing Unit

Main component of a computer responsible for executing instructions.

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CRC

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Cyclic Redundancy Check

Error-detecting code used to detect accidental changes to raw data.

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CSMA/CA

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Carrier-Sense Multiple Access w/ Collision Avoidance
Network access method reducing collisions in wireless networks by sensing the medium before transmission.

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CSMA/CD

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Carrier-Sense Multiple Access w/ Collision Detection
Network access method used in ethernet networks, detecting collisions and initiating retransmissions.

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CSU

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Channel Service Unit

Device used in telecommunications to connect a digital circuit to a higher-speed line.

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CVE

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Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures

List of publicly known cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exposures.

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CWDM

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Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing

Optical networking technology for transmitting multiple signals simultaneously over a single fiber network cable.

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DaaS

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Desktop as a Service

Cloud computing service providing virtual desktop infrastructure.

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db

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Decibel

Unit of measurement for the intensity of sound or power levels.

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DDoS

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Distributed Denial of Service

Cyberattacking aiming to make a network resource unavailable to users by overwhelming it with traffic.

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DHCP

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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Network management protocol dynamically assigning IP addresses to devices.

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DLP

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Data Loss Prevention

Strategy and tools for protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access, loss, or theft.

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DNS

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Domain Name Service

Hierarchical naming system translating domain names into IP addresses.

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DoS

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Denial of Service

Cyber attacking aiming to disrupt services or resources making them unavailable to the user.

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DSL

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Digital Subscriber Line

Technology providing high-speed internet access over traditional copper telephone lines.

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DSU

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Data Service Unit

Device connecting data terminal equipment to a digital circuit

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DWDM

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Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing

Optical networking technology for transmitting multiple signals simultaneously over a single fiber optic cable using different wave lengths.

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EAP

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Extensible Authentication Protocol

Authentication framework commonly used in wireless networks.

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EIA

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Electronic Industries Association

Standards organization for the electronics industry

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EIGRP

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Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol

Proprietary routing protocol developed by CISCO systems.

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MIMO

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Multi-input Multi-output

Technology using multiple antennas for simultaneous transmission and reception, improving wireless communication performance.

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MU-MIMO

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Multi User- Multi-input Multi-ouput

Extension of MIMO, allowing multiple users to transmit and receive data simultaneously on the same radio channel.

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MOU

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Memorandum of Understanding

Formal agreement outlining the terms and details of a partnership or collaboration between parties.

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MPLS

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Multiprotocol Label Switching

Technique for efficient packet forwarding in telecommunications networks, often used in routing and traffic management.

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MTBF

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Mean Time between Failure

Average time elapsed between system failures in a product or component.

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MT-RJ

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Mechanical Transfer-Registered Jack

Fiber optic connector standard commonly used in networking for fast ethernet and gigabit ethernet connections.

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MTTR

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Mean Time To Repair

Average time it takes to repair a system or component after a failure occurs.

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MTU

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Maximum Transmission Unit

Maximum size of a data packet that can be transmitted over a network.

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MX

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Mail Exchange

Domain Name system record specifying mail server responsible for receiving email on behalf of a domain.

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NAC

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Network Access Control

Security solution enforcing policies for devices accessing a network.

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NAS

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Network Attached Storage

Storage device connected to a network, providing centralized data storage accessible to multiple users.

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NAT

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Network Address Translation

Technique for modifying network address information in packet headers while in transit.

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NDA

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Non-Disclosure Agreement

Legal contract outlining confidential information that parties agree not to disclose to others.

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NFV

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Network Function Virtualization

Virtualization technique for moving network functions from hardware into software.

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NGFW

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Next Generation Firewall

Advanced firewall technology integrating intrusion prevention, application control, and more.

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NIC

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Network Interface Card

Hardware component enabling a device to connect to a network.

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NS

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Name server

Server responsible for translating domain names into ip addresses.

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NTP

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Network Time Protocol

Protocol for synchronizing time across computer networks.

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OID

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Object Identifier
Unique identifier in the SNMP management information tree.

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OSI

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Open Systems Interconnection
Standard framework for understanding and implementing networking protocols.

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OSPF

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Open Shortest Path First

Interior Gateway routing protocol for IP networks.

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OTDR

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Optical Time Domain Reflectometer

Instrument used to characterize optical fibers.

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PaaS

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Platform as a Service

Cloud computing service providing a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications.

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PAN

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Personal Area Network

Network connecting devices within an individual’s workspace.

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PAT

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Port Address Translation

Technique for translating multiple private IP addresses to a single public IP address.

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PDU

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Power Distribution Unit

Device controlling and distributing electric power in a computer rack.

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PoE

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Power over Ethernet

Technology delivering power over ethernet cables.

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POP3

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Post Office Protocol version 3

Protocol used by emai clients to retrieve messages from a mail server.

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PSK

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Pre-Shared Key

Authentication method using a shared secret key.

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PTR

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Pointer Record

DNS record mapping an IP address to domain name.

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QoS

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Quality of Service

Mechanism for managing and prioritizing network traffic to ensure performance.

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QSFP

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Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable

Transceiver module for high-speed network connections (Mobile Hotspot Device)

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RA

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Router Advertisements

Messages sent by routers to advertise their presence and routing information on a network.R

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RADIUS

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Protocol and service for centralizing authentication and authorization for network access

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RAID

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Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks

Storage technology combining multiple drives into a single logical unit for data redundancy and performance improvement.

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RDP

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Remote Desktop Protocol

Protocol allowing remote access to graphical desktop on remote computers.

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RF

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Radio Frequency

Range of electromagnetic frequencies used in wireless communication.

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RFC

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Request for Comment

Publication describing internet standards and protocol

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RG

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Radio Guide

Document outlining radio frequencies, channels, and regulatory information

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RIP

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Routing Internet Protocol

Distance-Vector routing protocol used for routing data within a network.

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RJ

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Registered Jack
Standardized physical net interface for connecting telecommunications or data equipment.

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RPO

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Recovery Point Objective

Maximum tolerable amount of data loss measured in time before recovery from a disaster.

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RSSI

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Received Signal Strength Indication

Measurement of signal power received by an antenna

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RTO

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Recovery time Objective

Target time for restoring services after a disaster or system failure.

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RTSP

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Real Time Streaming Protocol

Protocol for streaming multi-media files over a network. (plex)

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SaaS

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Software as a Service

Cloud-based software delivery model providing applications over the internet.

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SAN

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Storage Area Network

Dedicated network providing access to consolidated, block level data storage.

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SC

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Standard Connector/Subscriber Connector

Fiber optic connector standard.

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SCADA

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Supervisory Control and Data Aquistion

System for controlling and monitoring industrial processes.

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SDN

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Software-Defined Network

Network architecture separating control plane from data plane for centralized control.

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SDWAN

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Software-Defined WAN
WAN architecture spearating traffic management and data forwarding functions.

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SFP

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Small Form-factor Pluggable

Transceiver module for high-speed network connections

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SFTP

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Secure File Transfer Protocol

Protocol used for secure file transfer or SSH.

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SIEM

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Security Information and Event Management
Tech for collecting and analyzing security data from various sources.

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SIP

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Session Initiation Protocol

Protocol for initiating, maintaining, and terminating real time session such as voice and video calls over the internet.

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SLA

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Service Level Agreement

Contract outlining agreed-upon service levels between a provider and a customer

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SLAAC

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Stateless Address Auto Configuration

Mechanism for automatically configuring IPv6 address without manual intervention.

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SMB

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Server Message Block

Protocol for file and printer sharing in windows networks.

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SMTP

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Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

Protocol for sending email messages between servers.

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SNMP

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Simple Network Management Protocol

Protocol for managing and monitoring network devices.

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SOA

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Start Of Authority

DNS record designating the primary authoritative name server for a zone.

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SOHO

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Small Office Home Office

Term referring to small or home-based businesses.

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SQL

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Structured Query Language

Language for manaing and querying relational databases.

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SRV

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Service Record
DNS record specifying information about available services in a domain.

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SSD

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Solid State Drive
Storage device using a solid state memory for data storage.

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SSH

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Secure Shell
Protocol for secure remote access and command execution.

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SSID

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Service Set Identifier

Name of a wireless network.

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SSL

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Secure Sockets Layer

Cryptographic protocol ensuring secure communication over a computer network.

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SSO

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Sign Sign-On

Authentication method allowing users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials.

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ST

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Straight Tip or Snap Twist

FIber optic connector standard.

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STP

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Spanning Tree Protocol

Protocol for preventing loops in network topologies.

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SYSLOG

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System Log
Protocol for forwarding system event messages in IP networks.

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TACACS+

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Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus

Protocol for controlling access to network resources.

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TCP

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Transfer Control Protocol

Protocol providing reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data packets.

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TFTP

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Trivial File Transfer Protocol

Protocol for simple file transfer without authentication.

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TIA/EIA

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Telecommunications Industry Association/ Electronic Industries Alliance

Standards organization for telecommunications and electronics industries.

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TKIP

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Temporal Key integrity Protocol

Security protocol for wireless networks, superseded by WPA2.

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TLS

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Transport Layer Security

Cryptographic protocol ensuring secure communication over a computer network.

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TTL

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Time To Live

Maximum time a data packet can exist in.

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EIRP

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Effective Isotropic Radiated Power

Measure of the power radiated by an antenna

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ESP

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Encapsulating Security Payload

Protocol used to provide confidentiality in IPsec.

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EUI

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Extended Unique Identifier

64-bit identifier assigned to network interfaces.

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FCoE

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Fibre Channel over Ethernet

Protocol for transporting Fibre channel frames over ehternet networks.

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FHRP

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First Hop Redundancy Protocol

Protocol used to provide redundancy for IP networks at the first hop.

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FTP

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File Transfer Protocol

Protocol for transferring files over a network.

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GBIC

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Gigabit Interface Converter

Transceiver Module used to interface a network device to a fiver optic or copper networking cable.

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GRE

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Generic Routing Encapsulation

Tunneling protocol used to encapsulate a wide variety of network layer protocols inside point to point links.

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GSM

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Global System for Mobile communications

Standard for Cellular networks.

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HA

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High Availability
Measure of a system’s up time and reliability.

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HDMI

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High Definition Multimedia Interface
Standard for transmitting uncompressed video and audio data.

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HTTP

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Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

Protocol used for transmitting hypertext documents on the internet.

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HTTPS

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Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure

Secure version of HTTP using SSL/TLS encryption.

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HVAC

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Heating, Ventilation, and conditioning
System for controlling environmental conditions.

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IaaS

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Infrastructure as a Service

Cloud computing service model providing virtualized computing resources over the internet.

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ICMP

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Internet Control Message Protocol

Protocol used for diagnostic and error messages in IP networks.

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ICS

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Industrial Control System
System used to monitor and control industrial processes.

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IDF

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Industrial Distribution Frame
Distribution frame used in telecommunications closets or equipment rooms to connect wiring from a campus backbone to individual.

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IDS

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Intrustion Detection System

Security system that monitors network or system activities for malicious activities or policy violations.

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IGMP

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Internet Group Management protocol

Protocol used to manage multicast group membership.

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IMAP

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Internet Message Access Protocol
Protocol for retrieving email messages from a mail server

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IoT

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Internet of Things
Network of interconnected devices that can communicate and exchange data.

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IP

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Internet Protocol

Protocol used for communicating data across a network.

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IPS

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Intrusion Prevention System

Security system that monitors network traffic for suspicious activity and takes actions to prevent attacks.

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IPSec

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Internet Protocol Security

Suite of protocols for securing internet protocol communications.

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IPv4

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Internet protocol Version 4
Suite of protocols for securing internet protocol communications.

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IPv6

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Internet Protocol version 6

Sixth revision of the internet protocol, designed to succeed IPv4.

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iSCSI

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Internet Small Computer Systems Interface

Protocol for sending SCSI commands over IP networks.

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ISP

A

Internet Service Provider

Company that provides access to internet.

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LACP

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Link Aggregation Control Protocol

Protocol used to bundle multiple physical links to form a single logical link.

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LAN

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Local Area Network

Network that connects computers in a limited geographical area.

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LC

A

Local Connector

Fiber optic connector type

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LDAP

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Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

Protocol for accessing and maintaining directory services over TCP/IP

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LDAPS

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Lightweight Directory Access Protocol over SSL
Secure version of LDAP using SSL.

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LED

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Light Emitting Diode
Semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current passes through it.

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LTE

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Long-Term Evolution

Standard for wireless broadband communication.

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MAC

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Media Access Control

Address used to uniquely identify network interfaces.

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MAN

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Metro Area Network

Network that connects computers within a city or metropolitan area.

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MDIX

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Medium Dependent Interface Crossover

Technology used to automatically detect and correct cable configuration in Ethernet networks.

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mGRE

A

Multipoint Generic Routing Encapsulation

Extenstion of GRE to support multiple endpoints in a single tunnel.

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MIB

A

Management Information Base

Database of network management information.

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TX/RX

A

Transmit/Receive

Indicates the direction of data transmission, whether sending or receiving

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UDP

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User Datagram Protocol

Connection-less protocol used for data transfer in network applications.

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UPC

A

Universal Product Code

Barcode symbology widely used for tracking trade items in stores.

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UPS

A

Uninterruptible Power Supply

Backup power source that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source fails.

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URL

A

Uniform Resource Locator

Web address that specifies the location of a resource on the internet.

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USB

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Universal Serial Bus

Standard for connecting computers and peripherals.

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UTP

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Unshielded Twisted Pair

Type of cable used in telecommunications wiring, consisting of pairs of twisted copper wires.

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VIP

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Virtual IP
Ip address that is not tied to a specific physical device.

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VLAN

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Virtual Local Area Network

Logical network segment created within a physical network.

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VM

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Virtual Machine

Software based emulation of a computer system.

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VNC

A

Virtual Network Computing

Remote desktop software that allows remote control of a computer over a network.

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vNIC

A

virtual Network Interface Card

Software based network adapter used in virutalized environments.

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VoIP

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Voice over Internet Protocol

Technology for delivering voice communications over the internet.

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VPN

A

Virtual Private Network

Secure network connection over a public network, typically the internet.

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Q

VRRP

A

Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol

Protocol used to provide high availability for routers on a LAN

175
Q

WAN

A

Wide Area Network

Network that covers a broad area, typically connecting multiple local area networks.

176
Q

WAP

A

Wireless Access Point

Device that allows aireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi.

177
Q

WDM

A

Wavelength Division Multiplexing

Technology used in fiber optic devices to multiplex multiple optical carrier signals onto a single optical fiber.

178
Q

WLAN

A

Wireless Local Area Network

Wireless network that connects devices within a limited geographical area.

179
Q

WPA

A

Wi-Fi Protected Access

Security protocol used to secure wireless computer networks.

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