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TechTerm_Image 2008.pngTripwire

Definition:
A software tool for security. Basically, it works with a database that maintains information about the byte count of files. If the byte count has changed, it will identify it to the system security manager.



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TechTerm_Image 2008.pngPacket Filter

Definition:  Inspects each packet for user defined content, such as an IP address but does not track the state of sessions.

This is one of the least secure types of firewall.



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TechTerm_Image 2008.pngNet Send Spam

Definition: Windows messenger vulnerability also known as net send spam, messenger spam or winpopup.

These types of ads usually take the form of a gray pop up box bearing spam (unsolicited advertisements) with an "OK" button.

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TechTerm_Image 2008.pngSecure Sockets Layer (SSL)

Definiton: A session layer protocol that provides authentication and confidentiality to applications.




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TechTerm_Image 2008.pngEthernet Sniffing

Definition: This is listening with software to the Ethernet interface for packets that interest the user.

When the software sees a packet that fits certain criteria, it logs it to a file.

The most common criteria for an interesting packet is one that contains words like login or password.

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DNS Spoofing

Definition: Assuming the DNS name of another system by either corrupting the name service cache of a victim system, or by compromising a domain name server for a valid domain.



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TechTerm_Image 2008.pngSecurity Kernel

Definition: The hardware, firmware, and software elements of a Trusted Computing Base that implement the reference monitor concept.

It must mediate all accesses, be protected from modification, and be verifiable as correct.



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TechTerm_Image 2008.pngBack Door

Definition: A hole in the security of a computer system deliberately left in place by designers or maintainers.

Synonymous with trap door; a hidden software or hardware mechanism used to circumvent security controls.



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TechTerm_Image 2008.pngZombie

Definition: A specialized type of backdoor or remote access program designed as the agent, or client (middle layer) component of a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) network.

Once a zombie is installed on a computer, it identifies itself to a master computer, and then waits for instructions from the master computer.

Upon receipt of instructions from the master computer, a number of zombie machines will send attack packets to a target computer.

Zombie may refer to the control program run to control one of the middle layer computers, or it may refer to a computer so controlled.



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TechTerm_Image 2008.pngWide Area Network (WAN)

Definition: A physical or logical network that provides capabilities for a number of independent devices to communicate with each other over a common transmission-interconnected topology in geographic areas larger than those served by local area networks.

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