Glossary
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Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Sensor CLI Configuration Guide for IPS 7.2
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network device
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.
network
participation
Networks contributing learned information to the global correlation database.
network
participation client
The software component of CollaborationApp that sends data to the SensorBase Network.
never block address
Hosts and networks you have identified that should never be blocked.
never shun address
See never block address.
NIC
Network Interface Card. Board that provides network communication capabilities to and from a
computer system.
NMS
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.
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OIR
online insertion and removal. Feature that permits you to add, replace, or remove cards without
interrupting the system power, entering console commands, or causing other software or interfaces to
shutdown.
OPS
Outbreak Prevention Service.