Day: June 17, 2024

Definition: Vulnerability Patch A vulnerability patch is a software update designed to fix or mitigate security vulnerabilities within a system, application, or software component. These

Definition: Encryption Key An encryption key is a piece of information, typically a string of characters, used by an encryption algorithm to convert plaintext data

Definition: Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) A Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) is a hardware communication protocol that facilitates serial communication between devices by transmitting and receiving

Definition: Kernel Module A kernel module is a piece of code that can be loaded and unloaded into the kernel upon demand. It extends the

Definition: Logical Bomb A logical bomb, also known as a logic bomb, is a piece of malicious code inserted into a software system that is

Definition: Optical Turnstile An optical turnstile is a security access control device that uses optical sensors and barriers to manage and monitor the entry and

Definition: Quantum Entanglement Quantum entanglement is a fundamental phenomenon in quantum mechanics where particles become interconnected in such a way that the state of one

Definition: Write Protection Write protection is a feature that prevents data from being altered or erased on a storage device. This safeguard can be implemented

Definition: DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) A DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) in networking refers to a physical or logical subnetwork that separates an internal local area network (LAN)

Definition: Security Token A security token is a digital asset that represents ownership in a real-world asset or company and is issued on a blockchain.

Definition: Wi-Fi Hotspot A Wi-Fi hotspot is a physical location where people can access the internet using Wi-Fi technology via a wireless local area network

Definition: Internet Exchange Point (IXP) An Internet Exchange Point (IXP) is a physical infrastructure through which Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)