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CHAPTER 2 (NETWORK SECURITY TERMS (TERMS (Attackers
-An assault on system…
CHAPTER 2
NETWORK SECURITY TERMS
VULNERABILITY
-A weakness that is inherent in every network and device. This includes routers, switches, desktops, servers, and even security devices themselves.
THREATS
-The people eager, willing, and qualified to take advantage of each security weakness, and they continually search for new exploits and weaknesses.
ATTACKS
-The threats use a variety of tools, scripts, and programs to launch attacks against networks and network devices. Typically, the network devices under attack are the endpoints, such as servers and desktops.
TERMS
- Attackers
-An assault on system security that derives from an intelligent threat
- Hackers
-Generally used to imply someone who gains access to a system, software, or hardware without permission. Also can be referred as cracker
VULNERABILITIES
-can be summed up as the “soft spots” that are present in every network. The vulnerabilities are present in the network and individual devices that make up the network.
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