Key Terms Glossary
This glossary defines the terms and abbreviations listed at the beginning of each chapter in the book.
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AAA (authentication, authorization, and accounting) The primary framework to set up access control on a network device.
access attack A type of attack that exploits known vulnerabilities in authentication services, FTP services, and web services to gain entry to web accounts, confidential databases, and other sensitive information. An access attack allows individuals to gain unauthorized access to information that they have no right to view.
access method A set of rules used by LAN hardware to direct traffic on the network. It determines which host or device uses the LAN next.
access point (AP) A device that connects ...
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