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Definitions for common terms and phrases related to security threats, vulnerabilities, and technology.
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Timeout
Internet; Internet security
Settings in Web playlists that specify how long a playlist is available to clients. When the time-out value is reached, clients are disconnected.
Domain
Internet; Internet security
The set of possible values that you can specify for an independent variable in a function, or for a database attribute.
Regular expression
Internet; Internet security
A concise and flexible notation for finding and replacing patterns of text.
Download
Internet; Internet security
When you download a file, you receive it from another computer.
Web 2.0 defences
Internet; Internet security
Advanced techniques that detect Web 2. 0 threats with a cross-protocol reputation system, real-time assessment (without waiting for a signature), and intent-based anti-malware protection. Standard ...
Proxy server
Internet; Internet security
By caching content, a proxy server acts as a go-between for clients and resources to improve security and speed up performance. For example, a client may connect to the proxy server, requesting a ...
Intrusion prevention system (IPS)
Internet; Internet security
A preemptive approach to host and network security used to identify and quickly respond to potential threats. An IPS monitors individual host and network traffic. An attacker might carry out an ...
