Captive Portal: A web page that a user must view and interact with before accessing a public network. Upon connecting to the network, the user’s browser is redirected to the captive portal, which may require authentication, payment, acceptance of EULA/usage policies, or other actions from the user. Captive portals are commonly used in public Wi-Fi networks to control access and ensure security.
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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