Category: Tech Terms Definitions

Definition: Virtual Switching System (VSS) A Virtual Switching System (VSS) is a network system that pools multiple network switches into a single logical switch to

Definition: Fabric Switch A fabric switch is a network device used in storage area networks (SANs) and data centers to connect multiple servers and storage

Definition: Hybrid Network Topology Hybrid Network Topology is a network structure that combines two or more different types of network topologies to leverage their respective

Definition: Decentralized Network A decentralized network is a type of network where control and data are distributed across multiple points rather than being managed by

Definition: Wireless Mesh Network A Wireless Mesh Network (WMN) is a type of network topology where each node (device) connects directly, dynamically, and non-hierarchically to

Definition: Network Simulator A network simulator is a software tool designed to predict the behavior of computer networks by simulating the interactions between various network

Definition: Honeynet A honeynet is a network set up with intentional vulnerabilities designed to invite cyberattacks in order to study how hackers operate. It consists

Definition: RADIUS Server A RADIUS server, which stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, is a network protocol used for remote user authentication, authorization, and

Definition: Broadcast Domain A broadcast domain is a logical division of a computer network in which all nodes can reach each other by broadcast at

Definition: Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is a network security technology that monitors network and/or system activities for malicious activity. The

Definition: Network Security Threat A network security threat refers to any activity, event, or condition that compromises the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a network

Definition: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a network security standard that aims to simplify the process of connecting devices to a