Glossary
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voltage
Voltage, also known as (electrical) potential difference, electric pressure, or electric tension, is the difference in electric potential between two…
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VPN headend
A network device typically found in the headquarters of an enterprise network that terminates VPN connections from remote clients and/or…
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virtual switch
Software that functions as switch that enables one virtual machine (VM) to communicate with another. Virtual switches are also used…
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vulnerability
A weakness in a component of software that can be exploited by an attacker. New code might be installed on…
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vulnerability assessment
An assessment that seeks to identify, quantify, and prioritize the vulnerabilities in a system. Vulnerability assessments can be performed for…
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Recovery site
A backup site (also work area recovery site or just recovery site) is a location where an organization can relocate…
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warranty support asset inventory
An inventory that monitors the warranty status and expiration dates of hardware assets to manage replacements and repairs.
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wide area network (WAN)
A network that interconnects geographically separated network components.
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Wi-Fi analyzer
Software that runs on a general-purpose computer or on a specialized device that can perform wireless analysis of Wi-Fi signals.…
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wireless bands
The specific frequencies that are capable of carrying modern Wi-Fi. IEEE 802.11 uses various frequency bands, including the 2.4GHz, 5GHz,…
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