Network Security Flashcards
What does AAA stand for?
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
A framework for controlling network access.
What is an ACL?
Access Control List
A list of rules that control network traffic.
What type of algorithm is AES?
Advanced Encryption Standard
A symmetric encryption algorithm.
What is the purpose of AH?
Authentication Header
An IPsec protocol that provides authentication.
What does BYOD stand for?
Bring Your Own Device
A policy that allows employees to use their personal devices on the corporate network.
What is CHAP?
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
An authentication protocol used by PPP.
What does DDoS stand for?
Distributed Denial of Service
A type of attack that overwhelms a network with traffic.
What is the purpose of DLP?
Data Loss Prevention
A set of technologies that prevent sensitive data from leaving the network.
What is a DoS attack?
Denial of Service
A type of attack that disrupts network services.
What does EAP stand for?
Extensible Authentication Protocol
An authentication framework used in wireless networks.
What is the function of ESP?
Encapsulating Security Payload
An IPsec protocol that provides encryption and authentication.
What is HTTPS?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
A secure version of HTTP.
What does IDS stand for?
Intrusion Detection System
A system that detects malicious activity on a network.
What is the role of an IPS?
Intrusion Prevention System
A system that prevents malicious activity on a network.
What does IPSec provide?
Internet Protocol Security
A suite of protocols that provide secure communication over IP networks.
What is LDAP?
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
A protocol for accessing directory services.
What does MFA stand for?
Multi-Factor Authentication
An authentication method that requires multiple forms of verification.
What is PKI?
Public Key Infrastructure
A system for managing digital certificates.
What does RADIUS stand for?
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service
An AAA protocol.
What is SSL?
Secure Sockets Layer
A cryptographic protocol that provides secure communication.
What does TACACS+ stand for?
Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus
An AAA protocol.
What is the purpose of TLS?
Transport Layer Security
A cryptographic protocol that provides secure communication.
What is a WAP?
Wireless Access Point
A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network.
What does WEP stand for?
Wired Equivalent Privacy
An obsolete wireless security protocol.
