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Networks and Network Security Flashcards

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Active packet sniffing

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an attack where data packets are manipulated in transit

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Address Resolution Protocol (ARP

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Use to determine the MAC address of the next router or device to traverse

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Bandwidth

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The maximum data transmission capacity over a network, measured by bits per second

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Baseline configuration

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A documented set of specifications within a system that is used as a basis for future builds, releases, and updates

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Bluetooth

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Used for wireless communication with nearby physical devices

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Botnet

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A collection of computers infected by malware that are under the control of a single threat actor, known as the “bot herder”

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Cloud-based firewalls

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Software firewalls that are hosted by the cloud service provider

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Cloud computing

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The practice of using remote servers, application, and network services that are hosted on the internet instead of on local physical devices

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Cloud network

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A collection of servers or computers that stores resources and data in remote data centers that can be accessed via the internet

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Controlled zone

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A subnet that protects the internal network from the uncontrolled zone

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Data packet

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A basic unit of information that travels from one device to another within a network

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Denial of service (DoS) attack

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An attack that targets a network or server and floods it with network traffic

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Domain Name System (DNS)

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A networking protocol that translates internet domain names into IP addresses

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Encapsulation

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A process performed by a VPN service that protects your data by wrapping sensitive data in other data packets

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File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

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Used to transfer files from one device to another over a network

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Firewall

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A network security device that monitors traffic to or from your network

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Forward proxy server

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A server that regulates and restricts a person’s access to the internet

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Hardware

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The physical components of a computer

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Hub

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A network device that broadcasts information to every device on the network

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Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

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An application layer protocol that provides a method of communication between clients and website servers

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Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)

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A network protocol that provides a secure method of communication between clients and servers

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Identity and access management (IAM)

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A collection of processes and technologies that helps organizations manage digital identities in their environment

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IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi)

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A set of standards that define communication for wireless LANs

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Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

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An internet protocol used by devices to tell each other about data transmission errors across the network

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Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) flood

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A type of DoS attack performed by an attacker repeatedly sending ICMP request packets to a network server

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Internet Protocol (IP)

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A set of standards used for routing and addressing data packets as they travel between devices on a network

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Internet Protocol (IP) address

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A unique string of characters that identifies the location of a device on the internet

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IP spoofing

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A network attack performed when an attacker changes the source IP of a data packet to impersonate an authorized system and gain access to a network

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Local area network (LAN)

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A network that spans small areas like an office building, a school, or a home

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Media Access Control (MAC) address

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A unique alphanumeric identifier that is assigned to each physical device on a network

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Modem

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A device that connects your router to the internet and brings internet access to the LAN

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Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

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A security measure that requires a user to verify their identity in two or more ways to access a system or network

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Network

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A group of connected devices

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Network log analysis

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The process of examining network logs to identify events of interest

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Network protocols

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A set of rules used by two or more devices on a network to describe the order of delivery of data and the structure of data

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Network segmentation

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A security technique that divides the network into segments

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Operating system (OS)

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The interface between computer hardware and the user

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Open systems interconnection (OSI) model

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A standardized concept that describes the seven layers computers use to communicate and send data over the network

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On-path attack

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An attack where a malicious actor places themselves in the middle of an authorized connection and intercepts or alters the data in transit

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Packet sniffing

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The practice of capturing and inspecting data packets across a network

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Passive packet sniffing

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A type of attack where a malicious actor connects to a network hub and looks at all traffic on the network

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Patch update

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A software and operating system update that addresses security vulnerabilities within a program or product

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Penetration testing

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A simulated attack that helps identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, websites, applications, and processes

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Ping of death

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A type of DoS attack caused when a hacker pings a system by sending it an oversized ICMP packet that is bigger than 64KB

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Port

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A software-based location that organizes the sending and receiving of data between devices on a network

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Port filtering

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A firewall function that blocks or allows certain port numbers to limit unwanted communication

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Proxy server

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A server that fulfills the requests of its clients by forwarding them to other servers

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Replay attack

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A network attack performed when a malicious actor intercepts a data packet in transit and delays it or repeats it at another time

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Reverse proxy server

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A server that regulates and restricts the Internet’s access to an internal server

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Router

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A network device that connects multiple networks together

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Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)

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A secure protocol used to transfer files from one device to another over a network

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Secure shell (SSH)

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A security protocol used to create a shell with a remote system

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Security hardening

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The process of strengthening a system to reduce its vulnerabilities and attack surface

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Security information and event management (SIEM)

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An application that collects and analyzes log data to monitors critical activities for an organization

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Security zone

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A segment of a company’s network that protects the internal network from the internet

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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

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A network protocol used for monitoring and managing devices on a network

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Smurf attack

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A network attack performed when an attacker sniffs an authorized user’s IP address and floods it with ICMP packets

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Speed

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The rate at which a device sends and receives data, measured by bits per second

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Stateful

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A class of firewall that keeps track of information passing through it and proactively filters out threats

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Stateless

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A class of firewall that operates based on predefined rules and that does not keep track of information from data packets

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Subnetting

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The subdivision of a network into logical groups called subnets

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Switch

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A device that makes connections between specific devices on a network by sending and receiving data between them

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Synchronize (SYN) flood attack

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A type of DoS attack that simulates a TCP/IP connection and floods a server with SYN packets

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TCP/IP model

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A framework used to visualize how data is organized and transmitted across a network

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Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

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An internet communication protocol that allows two devices to form a connection and stream data

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Transmission control protocol (TCP) 3-way handshake

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A three-step process used to establish an authenticated connection between two devices on a network

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Uncontrolled zone

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The portion of the network outside the organization

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User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

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A connectionless protocol that does not establish a connection between devices before transmissions

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Virtual Private Network (VPN)

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A network security service that changes your public IP address and masks your virtual location so that you can keep your data private when you are using a public network like the internet

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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A network that spans a large geographic area like a city, state, or country

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Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

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A wireless security protocol for devices to connect to the internet

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