Router

A network device that moves packets of data. A router differs from

 

hubs and switches because it is "intelligent" and can route packets to

 

their final destination.

 

 

RSA Digital

A public/private RSA key pair used for authentication. The CyberGuard

Signatures

SG appliance can generate these key pairs. The public keys need to

 

be exchanged between the two parties in order to configure the tunnel.

 

 

SHA

Secure Hash Algorithm, a 160 bit hash. It is one of two message digest

 

algorithms available in IPSec.

 

 

Security

Security Parameter Index, an index used within IPsec to keep

Parameter Index

connections distinct. Without the SPI, two connections to the same

(SPI)

gateway using the same protocol could not be distinguished.

 

 

Subnet mask

See "Net mask".

 

 

Switch

A network device that is similar to a hub, but much smarter. Although

 

not a full router, a switch partically understands how to route Internet

 

packets. A switch increases LAN efficiency by utilizing bandwidth more

 

effectively.

 

 

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The basic protocol for

 

Internet communication.

 

 

TCP/IP address

Fundamental Internet addressing method that uses the form

 

nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn.

 

 

TripleDES

Using three DES encryptions on a single data block, with at least two

(3DES)

different keys, to get higher security than is available from a single DES

 

pass.

 

 

UTC

Coordinated Universal Time.

 

 

UTP

Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling. A type of Ethernet cable that can

 

operate up to 100Mb/s. Also known as Category 5 or CAT 5.

 

 

VPN

Virtual Private Networking. When two locations commmunicate

 

securely and effectively across a public network (e.g. the Internet).

 

The three key features of VPN technology are privacy (nobody can see

 

what you are communicating), authentication (you know who you are

 

communicating with), and integrity (nobody can tamper with your

 

messages/data).

 

 

WAN

Wide Area Network.

 

 

WINS

Windows Internet Naming Service that manages the association of

 

workstation names and locations with IP addresses.

 

 

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