Important Terminology for the Users of Web-based Services

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Important Terminology for the Users of Web-based
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Table of Contents

• Access point, Alias, Authentication
• Application Programming Interface (API), APT
  Threats
• Bandwidth, Blockchain, Break/Fix, BYOD
• Cache, Cloud
• Cookies, Content Management System

• Cross-platform Software, Cascading Style Sheets
  (CSS)
• Database, Data center, Data Loss Prevention
• DHCP, DNS, Domain, Domain Name, Disaster Recovery
• Edge Computing, Encryption, Endpoint Security,
  Ethernet

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Access point, Alias, Authentication

• Access point An access point refers to a device
  which enables the communication of
  wireless-equipped computers and other devices
  with a wired network.
• Alias An alias, which is also referred to as a
  nickname, is usually used in e-mail
  applications. It is an easy to remember name that
  is meant to be used for a more complicated and
  lengthier name.
• Authentication Authentication is the process
  that caters to verification of the identity of a
  user or a process. In it, a set of credentials
  serve the purpose of identification by being
  associated with an incoming request.

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Application Programming Interface (API), APT
Threats

• Application Programming Interface (API) An
  application programming interface refers to a
  computing interface which specifies interactions
  among multiple intermediaries of software. It can
  be designed as per some industry-standard or it
  can be specific to a component or custom. Modular
  programming is enabled by an API. This lets users
  use an application programming interface
  independently of the implementation
• APT APT refers to an advanced persistent threat.
  It usually refers to a state-sponsored group
  which presents a threat by enabling unauthorized
  access to a network and by successfully remaining
  undetected for a long duration.

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Bandwidth, Blockchain, Break/Fix, BYOD

• Bandwidth Bandwidth refers to the amount of data
  which is capable of being transmitted over a
  network at any particular time. If a networks
  bandwidth is high then it implies that the volume
  of data that can be transmitted is high. It is
  usually measured in bps (bits per second).
• Blockchain A blockchain refers to a specific
  type of database which stores data in blocks
  which are chained. In it, every block has a
  cryptographic hash of the timestamp and
  transaction data of the previous block. Its
  design renders it resistant to alterations in
  data.
• Break/Fix Break/fix is an IT service model
  through which IT services that are provided are
  billed on an as-needed basis. In it the client is
  billed only for the work done and doesnt have to
  pay any fixed fee for the ongoing service.
• BYOD BYOD refers to Bring Your Own Device and
  is a policy related to business and technology
  which lets employees use their personal mobile
  devices for accessing company data.

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Cache, Cloud

• Cache A cache refers to a set of files that are
  saved on ones hard disk and aid ones browser
  with regard to displaying those pages more
  quickly that have been visited previously.
• Cloud A cloud makes it possible to have computer
  system resources on-demand availability. Clouds
  can be restricted to the use of a single company.
  In this case these are referred to as enterprise
  clouds. Clouds can be available for the use of
  multiple companies, wherein these are known as
  public clouds. Clouds refer to servers that can
  be accessed over the Internet along with the
  databases and the software that run on such
  servers. A cloud enables its users to access
  applications and files from any device at any
  time.
• To digress, clouds are used in cloud hosting.
  Cloud hosting is a type of web hosting service
  which makes it possible to access websites over
  the Internet. This service is provided by web
  hosting companies and the most popular web
  hosting companies are usually referred to as the
  Best Cloud Hosting Company, the Best Website
  Hosting Company, the Best Windows Hosting
  Company etc.

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Cookies, Content Management System

• Cookies Cookies refer to text files that have
  data that serve to identify ones computer when
  one is using a computer network. Cookies get
  created when one uses ones browser to visit a
  site which uses cookies to track visitors
  movement within the website. Moreover, cookies
  aid in resuming a visitors browsing on that
  site, storing his/her login details, preferences
  as well as customization functions.
• Content Management System CMS is the
  abbreviation for Content Management System. It is
  essentially a software through which users can
  create, manage as well as modify a websites
  content easily without being dependent on any
  technical know-how. It is a tool for building
  websites that eliminates the dependency on
  writing codes for this purpose. It is software
  platform which enables the creation of web
  content and its editing, archiving, reporting,
  publishing, distribution etc.

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Cross-platform Software, Cascading Style Sheets
(CSS)

• Cross-platform Software A cross-platform
  software refers to a computer software which has
  been implemented on many computing platforms.
  Such a software can be of two types. One of these
  needs individual compilation for every platform
  that it supports. The other type is capable of
  being run directly on any platform without the
  need for any special preparation.
• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) A CSS is used to
  style web documents. Cascading Style Sheets is a
  style sheet language which specifies the
  presentation of a document that is written in a
  markup language. It enables the separation of
  content and presentation.

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Database, Data Center, Data Loss Prevention

• Database A database refers to data that exist in
  an organized collection. It is usually stored and
  accessed electronically. A database renders data
  management easy.
• Data Center A data center refers to a physical
  facility which is used by businesses for housing
  their critical data and applications. A data
  center delivers shared data and applications
  through a network of resources that are related
  to computing and storage.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) DLP is the
  abbreviation for Data Loss Prevention and refers
  to a collection of processes along with the tools
  that are meant to prevent the loss of data,
  unauthorized access to data and the misuse of
  data. DLP tools monitor as well as control
  endpoint activities. It is meant to protect data
  that is in motion while in network traffic or in
  use which include endpoint actions or at rest
  during data storage.

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DHCP, DNS, Domain Name, Disaster Recovery

• DHCP DHCP is the abbreviation for Dynamic Host
  Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for
  network management through which a server that is
  on a local network is able to assign temporary IP
  addresses to network devices, such as computers.
• DNS DNS is the abbreviation for Domain Name
  System, which refers to a hierarchical naming
  system for resources that use the Internet or a
  private network. A DNS uses a decentralized
  naming system. It converts domain names to their
  corresponding numerical IP addresses. It serves
  the function of locating as well as identifying
  devices and services with the underlying network
  protocols. It assigns domain names and maps those
  to respective Internet resources. This is
  attained through the allocation of authoritative
  name servers for every domain. Moreover, it
  specifies the DNS protocol.
• Domain Name A domain name is a websites address
  which is typed in the browser URL bar for
  accessing the website.
• Disaster Recovery Disaster recovery, as an area
  of security planning, includes policies,
  procedures and tools that aid in the recovery and
  proper continuation of essential technology
  infrastructure post an untoward incident, such as
  a natural or man-made disaster.

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Edge Computing, Encryption, Endpoint Security,
Ethernet

• Edge Computing As a distributed computing
  paradigm, edge computing, serves to bring data
  storage as well as computation closer to the
  location where it is required. This not only aids
  in improving response time but also saves
  bandwidth.
• Encryption Encryption refers to the process of
  encoding information. The process of encryption
  renders readable text into an undecipherable form
  that can be decrypted via a decryption key. It
  ensures data security which is crucial for
  sensitive information. In encryption, the
  original representation of any information
  (plaintext) is converted into another form
  (ciphertext). A ciphertext can be converted into
  plaintext by authorized parties in order to
  access the original form of the information.
• Endpoint Security Endpoint security ensures the
  protection of networks, which are bridged to
  clients devices remotely. Endpoints on a network
  or in a cloud are protected against cyberattacks
  through systems that have to do with endpoint
  security.
• Ethernet Ethernet refers to a type of
  communication protocol which connects computers
  that exist within a LAN (Local Area Network) or a
  WAN (Wide Area Network).

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