Internet Protocol (IP)
Internet Protocol (IP): A protocol used for routing and delivering data packets over a network. It is the primary protocol used on the internet and is responsible for addressing and routing data to its destination. Examples of IP in use include a user accessing a website or a user sending a message over instant messaging.
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
Intrusion Detection System (IDS): A device or software application that monitors a network or system for malicious activities or policy violations. These systems work by collecting and analyzing information from various areas within a computer or a network to identify possible security breaches, which include both intrusions (attacks from outside the organization) and misuse (attacks […]
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.
International Data Encryption Algorithm (IDEA)
International Data Encryption Algorithm (IDEA): The International Data Encryption Algorithm (IDEA) is a symmetric-key block cipher known for its strength and efficiency in encrypting electronic data. IDEA utilizes 64-bit blocks and a complex series of operations in multiple rounds to provide a high level of security. It’s widely respected for its design and has been […]
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA): A department of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) that is responsible for coordinating the assignment of unique Internet protocol (IP) addresses, domain names, and protocol parameters. IANA plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Internet by managing the allocation of these resources. […]