Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)
Internet Protocol Security (IPSec): A set of protocols developed to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and authentication of data communications over an IP network. It uses cryptographic security services to protect communications between net-operable devices. IPSec provides a necessary framework for negotiating, establishing, maintaining, and managing secure IP connections.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): A system that not only detects potential security breaches but also takes proactive countermeasures. These systems can automatically block or prevent detected malicious activities, helping to maintain the integrity and security of the network. Their methods can include denying network traffic, redirecting malicious activities, and providing reports of detected threats.
Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)
Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4): The fourth version of the Internet Protocol (IP), which identifies devices on a network via an addressing system. It uses 32-bit addresses, which limits the address space to 4.3 billion addresses. Despite the development of a newer protocol, IPv6, IPv4 remains widely deployed and used, making the understanding and management […]
Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6): The most recent version of the Internet Protocol, which provides an identification and location system for computers on networks and routes traffic across the internet. IPv6 was developed to deal with the long-anticipated problem of IPv4 address exhaustion, as it uses 128-bit addresses, allowing for a vastly increased number of […]
Internet Security Association And Key Management Protocol (ISAKMP)
Internet Security Association And Key Management Protocol (ISAKMP): A protocol used for securely negotiating, establishing, and managing security associations (SAs) between devices. It is commonly used in VPNs and other secure communication systems to establish a secure connection.
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Internet Service Provider (ISP): A company that provides internet access to customers by providing a connection to the internet. It is used by individuals and businesses to connect to the internet and access online resources. Examples include Comcast, Verizon, and AT&T.