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Definition |
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| Hash |
A Hash
is a term used in digital signature technology and is a number
that is mathematically generated to uniquely identify data. |
| Honeynet |
A Honeynet
is a group of networked honeypots set up to attract hackers
and would be attackers so that white hats and system administrators
can monitor the hacker activity and determine how the black
hats are attempting to gain access to the whole of the network. |
| Honeypot |
A Honeypot
is a single host designed to lure attackers away from legitimate
systems. |
| Host |
A computer positioned on a network is often referred to as a Host. |
| Hub |
A Hub
is a very simplistic device and is used to connect Local Area
Network (i.e., LAN) segments together. A Hub operates at the
Physical Layer of the OSI model and possesses no logic to
make decisions about forwarding. |
