P312 Broadband Security Gateway
Glossary Was a stream of bits.
Name Resolution The allocation of an IP address to a host name. See DNS
NAT Network Address Translation is the translation of an Internet Protocol address used
within one network to a different IP address known within another network - see also
SUA.
NDIS Network Driver Interface Specification is a Windows specification for how
communication protocol programs (such as TCP/IP) and network device drivers should
communicate with each other.
NetBIOS Network Basic Input / Output System. NetBIOS is an extension of the DOS BIOS that
enables a PC to connect to and communicate with a LAN.
Network Any time you connect 2 or more computers together so that they can share resources,
you have a computer network. Connect 2 or more networks together and you have an
internet.
NIC Network Interface Card. A board that provides network communication capabilities to
and from a computer system. Also called an adapter.
Node Any single computer connected to a network
Packet Filter A filter that scans packets and decides whether to let them through.
PAP Password Authentication Protocol PAP is a security protocol that requires users to
enter a password before accessing a secure system. The user’s name and password
are sent over the wire to a server, where they are compared with a database of user
account names and passwords. This technique is vulnerable to wiretapping
(eavesdropping) because the password can be captured and used by someone to log
onto the system.
Password Cracker A program that uses a dictionary of words, phrases, names, etc. to guess a password.
Password
encryption A system of encrypting electronic files using a single key or password. Anyone who
knows the password can decrypt the file.
Password
Shadowing The encrypted password is no visible in the passwd file but stored in a shadow file that
is only readable by root. This prevents brute force attacks on the encrypted field to
guess the password.
Penetration Gaining access to computers or networks by bypassing security programs and
passwords.
Phreaking Breaking into phone or other communication systems. Phreaking sites on the Internet
are popular among crackers and other criminals
Ping Attack An attack that slows down the network until it is unusable. The attacker sends a "ping"
command to the network repeatedly to slow it down. See also Denial of Service.
Pirate Someone who steals or distributes software without paying the legitimate owner for it.
This category of computer criminal includes several different types of illegal activities
Making copies of software for others to use. Distributing pirated software over the
Internet or a Bulletin Board System. Receiving or downloading illegal copies of
software in any form.
Pirated Software Software that has been illegally copied, or that is being used in violation of the
software's licensing agreement. Pirated software is often distributed through pirate
bulletin boards or on the Internet. In the internet underground it is known as Warez.