Network Basic Input Output System (NetBIOS): The Network Basic Input Output System (NetBIOS) is an API that allows applications on different computers to communicate within a local area network (LAN). Historically used in early Windows networks for tasks like file sharing and print services, NetBIOS is not a networking protocol but an interface that applications use to establish sessions and send data. Due to its design, it can be vulnerable to security exploits and is generally used less often in modern networks.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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