Terms that start with S

A one-time password mechanism used for authentication. It was originally intended for use in Unix-like systems.

A protocol for email security. It builds security on top of basic MIME protocol.

A programming language used to develop software. It often acts an independent application that doesn’t need others to be executed

A structured system designed for transferring data. It makes use of various protocols and rates.

A defined section of a larger object. It may also be called a TCP packet.

A device or program that performs a specific service or function for the client it supports. A server often functions as a part of the client-server model.

A lasting connection between computers. The act normally includes the sharing of information

The act of taking over a session established by someone else. It is also referred to as TCP session hijacking.

A key used for encryption and decryption. It is randomly generated to ensure the protection of a transaction between users from one computer to another.

A system used to ensure the security of financial transactions on the web.

Various functions used to encrypt data. The process mainly consists of compressing large data strings.

A system file that stores a user’s passwords. The passwords are stored in a manner where they aren’t available to others looking to break into a system.

A piece of programming that provides a user interface. It mostly refers to a part of an operating system.

A TCP/IP protocol that enables communication between two machines. This protocol is mostly obsolete.

A plastic card embedded with a microchip that is capable of holding data. It is typically the size of a credit card.

A protocol used for transmitting email. It specifies message text along with other objects that may have been encoded.

A network attack that exploits Internet Protocol. It typically takes advantage of vulnerabilities found in broadcast addressing and other internet operations.

A program that analyzes and monitors network traffic. An administrator can then use this information to keep traffic flowing smoothly.

A protocol that governs the process of network management. It also monitors network devices and their functions.

Schemes based on human emotion. These schemes are usually performed to gain access to sensitive information.

A protocol used by a proxy server to accept requests from client users and applications. It is essentially a method used to forward data across the internet.

A term used to describe various types of computer applications. It essentially represents all kinds of available programs.

Additional routing determined by a source host. Destination is specified in the packet header.

The common name for unsolicited online mail. While it is possible, spam usually does not contain malicious code

A fraudulent website used for financial schemes. These sites attempt to trick a visitor out of personal information.

A form of malicious software installed onto a computer. Its goal is to intercept data or seize control of computer

A standard that provides encryption, message authentication and integrity. It also offers replay protection in unicast and multicast programming.

A protocol that ensures the security of data transferred between two computers. The encryption it provides offers confidentiality and integrity.

A form of cryptographic protocol. It provides protection for various communications over the web.

A firewall that monitors the state of network connections. It is programmed to depict genuine packets from various connections.

An advanced firewall system. It is often called dynamic packet filtering.

A virus that conceals the modifications made to infected files. This is done to elude anti-virus scanners.

A technology that promotes the use of VPN (virtual private networks). It can be made to serve hundreds of users in a large environment.

A class of cryptographic techniques. These algorithms often use similar keys for encryption and decryption.

A variation of a DOS attack. This attack is sometimes the result of IP spoofing.

To copy folders from one system to another. Synchronizing allows two systems to mirror each other in content

An error found in character programming sequences. It is also found in tokens intended to be written in a specific language.