GLOSSARY  

802.1X   A standard for network authentication and access control that can mutually authenticate both people and devices connecting to a LAN or a wireless LAN.

802.11   The wireless network standard, commonly known as Wi-Fi, that can transport data up to 108 Mbit/sec up to a distance of 300 meters.

acceptable use   A security policy that defines the types of activities that are acceptable and those that are not acceptable to the organization.

access bypass   Any attempt by an intruder to bypass access controls in order to gain entry into a system.

access control   Any means that detects or prevents unauthorized access and that permits authorized access.

access control list (ACL)   An access control method whereby a list of permitted ...

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