GL-14

Glossary

NBD

Neighborhood

Discovery

Network Access ID

network device

network participation

network participation client

never block address

never shun address

NIC

NMS

Next Business Day. The arrival of replacement hardware according to Cisco service contracts.

Protocol for IPv6. IPv6 nodes on the same link use Neighbor Discovery to discover each other’s presence, to determine each other’s link-layer addresses, to find routers, and to maintain reachability information about the paths to active neighbors.

See NAS-ID.

A device that controls IP traffic on a network and can block an attacking host. An example of a network device is a Cisco router or PIX Firewall.

Networks contributing learned information to the global correlation database.

The software component of CollaborationApp that sends data to the SensorBase Network.

Hosts and networks you have identified that should never be blocked.

See never block address.

Network Interface Card. Board that provides network communication capabilities to and from a computer system.

network management system. System responsible for managing at least part of a network. An NMS is generally a reasonably powerful and well-equipped computer, such as an engineering workstation. NMSs communicate with agents to help keep track of network statistics and resources.

node	A physical communicating element on the command and control network. For example, an appliance
	or a router.
Normalizer engine	Configures how the IP and TCP normalizer functions and provides configuration for signature events
	related to the IP and TCP normalizer.
NOS	network operating system. Generic term used to refer to distributed file systems. Examples include
	LAN Manager, NetWare, NFS, and VINES.
NotificationApp	A component of the IPS. Sends SNMP traps when triggered by alert, status, and error events.
	NotificationApp uses the public domain SNMP agent. SNMP GETs provide information about the
	general health of the sensor.
NTP	Network Timing Protocol. Protocol built on top of TCP that ensures accurate local time-keeping with
	reference to radio and atomic clocks located on the Internet. This protocol is capable of synchronizing
	distributed clocks within milliseconds over long time periods.
NTP server	Network Timing Protocol server. A server that uses NTP. NTP is a protocol built on top of TCP that
	ensures accurate local time-keeping with reference to radio and atomic clocks located on the Internet.
	This protocol is capable of synchronizing distributed clocks within milliseconds over long time
	periods.
NVRAM	Non-Volatile Read/Write Memory. RAM that retains its contents when a unit is powered off.

	Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliance and Module Installation Guide for IPS 7.1
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IPS4520K9 specifications

Cisco Systems has long been a leading player in network security, and its IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) series is a testament to its commitment to safeguarding digital environments. Among its notable offerings are the IPS4510K9 and IPS4520K9 models, both designed to provide advanced threat protection for mid-sized to large enterprise networks.

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In summary, the Cisco Systems IPS4510K9 and IPS4520K9 represent powerful solutions for organizations seeking robust intrusion prevention capabilities. With their high performance, scalability, and advanced detection technologies, these systems are essential tools in the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, providing enterprises with the peace of mind needed to operate securely in today's digital world.

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IPS4520K9 specifications