S
- server
A computer or device on a network that manages network resources.
- shoulder surfing
Reading confidential information on a computer over someone's shoulder.
- social engineering
Tricking a person into revealing their password or other confidential information.
- SOHO
Small office or home office.
- SSID
Service set identifier, used to identify the “station” broadcasting a Wi-Fi signal. Also called the network name, or wireless network name. Apple calls the SSID for their AirPort products the AirPort ID.
- standard
Used in engineering to mean the technical form of something such as a message or a communication.
- See also [protocol]
- static IP address
An IP address that does not change.
- switch
An intelligent hub used to connect computers on a network.
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