Glossary of General Terms
Index
- -administrator
- -adware
- -agent
- -analog
- -anti-malware
- -anti-virus
- -anti-spam
- -application
- -architecture
- -ASCII
- -attachment
- -auditing
- -authentication
- -authorization
- -availability
- -backslash
- -backup
- -battery backup
- -BI
- -binary
- -BIOS
- -bit
- -bitmap
- -blog
- -Bluetooth
- -bounce
- -brownfield
- -browse
- -browser
- -buffer
- -buffer overflow
- -bug
- -build
- -business intelligence
- -byte
- -C drive
- -cable internet
- -cache
- -case sensitive
- -CD
- -cellular
- -certificate
- -character
- -character set
- -chat
- -CI
- -client
- -cloud
- -code
- -colo
- -colocation
- -combo box
- -command-line interface
- -compact disc
- -compile
- -compression
- -computer
- -confidentiality
- -configuration
- -configuration management
- -convergence
- -cookie
- -corruption
- -CPU
- -crash
- -CRM
- -CRT
- -cursor
- -daemon
- -database
- -database system
- -deduplication
- -default
- -desktop
- -developer
- -device driver
- -DHCP
- -dial-up
- -digital
- -digital certificate
- -digital signature
- -digital video disc
- -directory
- -disaster
- -disaster recovery
- -disk
- -DMZ
- -DNS
- -document
- -domain
- -domain name
- -download
- -driver
- -drive
- -DSL
- -DVD
- -dynamic
- -dynamic DNS
- -dynamic IP
- -edge
- -elasticity
- -e-mail server
- -encryption
- -endpoint
- -ERP
- -error
- -e-signature
- -Ethernet
- -executable
- -execute
- -exploit
- -extension
- -fault tolerance
- -federation
- -fiber
- -file
- -firewall
- -FireWire
- -firmware
- -flash
- -floppy disk
- -folder
- -font
- -format
- -FQDN
- -free software
- -FTP
- -GIF
- -gigabit
- -gigabyte
- -GPL
- -greenfield
- -groupware
- -GUI
- -hacker
- -hard disk
- -hard drive
- -hardware
- -HCI
- -hierarchical
- -high availability
- -home page
- -hosted service
- -host name
- -hotfix
- -hotspot
- -HRMS
- -HTML
- -HTTP
- -hybrid cloud
- -hyperconvergence
- -hyperlink
- -hypertext
- -hypervisor
- -identity management
- -IEEE 1284
- -IEEE 1394
- -IMAP
- -information security
- -information systems
- -information technology
- -inkjet
- -install
- -instant messaging (IM)
- -integrated circuit
- -integrated solution
- -integrity
- -internet
- -intranet
- -intrusion
- -intrusion detection system (IDS)
- -intrusion prevention system (IPS)
- -IP address
- -ISDN
- -JPEG
- -kernel
- -kilobit
- -kilobyte
- -LAN
- -laptop
- -laser
- -launch
- -LCD
- -lifecycle
- -list box
- -load
- -log file
- -log in / log on
- -log out / log off
- -lossless compression
- -lossy compression
- -MAC address
- -magnetic
- -mainframe
- -malicious software
- -malware
- -megabit
- -megabyte
- -memory
- -microcomputer
- -microprocessor
- -minicomputer
- -mirror
- -modem
- -monitor
- -motherboard
- -MP3
- -multi-factor authentication
- -multimedia
- -network
- -next-generation firewall (NGFW)
- -notebook
- -on-premises
- -online
- -open source
- -operating system
- -optical
- -orchestration
- -OS
- -parallel port
- -partition
- -password
- -passphrase
- -patch
- -PC
- -PDA
- -perimeter network
- -personal computer
- -phablet
- -PIM
- -PKI
- -plain text
- -plug-in
- -PNG
- -point solution
- -POP3
- -power strip
- -power supply
- -PPPoE
- -private cloud
- -process
- -processor
- -program
- -proprietary
- -protocol
- -proxy server
- -public cloud
- -pull technology
- -push technology
- -RAM
- -RBAC
- -read only
- -regex
- -registrar
- -regular expression
- -remote desktop
- -replication
- -rich text
- -right click
- -RMM
- -role-based access control
- -rootkit
- -router
- -run
- -sandbox
- -satellite
- -scalability
- -schema
- -screened subnet
- -script
- -SCSI
- -search
- -search engine
- -secure web gateway
- -serial
- -server
- -service
- -service pack
- -shortcut
- -sign in / sign on
- -sign out / sign off
- -single sign-on
- -smart card
- -smart phone
- -SMS
- -SMTP
- -social media
- -software
- -solution
- -source code
- -spam
- -SPI
- -spreadsheet
- -spyware
- -SQL
- -SSD
- -SSH
- -SSL
- -SSO
- -static IP
- -step-up
- -storage
- -string
- -supercomputer
- -surge protector
- -SWG
- -switch
- -sync
- -system architecture
- -T1
- -tablet
- -tape
- -TCP/IP
- -tenant
- -terabyte
- -text file
- -text message
- -thumb drive
- -TLD
- -TLS
- -toolbar
- -tower
- -transaction log
- -Trojan Horse
- -true-up
- -two-factor authentication
- -ultrabook
- -UNC
- -Unicode
- -unified threat manager (UTM)
- -unstructured data
- -update
- -upgrade
- -upload
- -UPS
- -URI
- -URL
- -USB
- -utility computing
- -virtual
- -virtual desktop
- -virtual machine
- -virtualization
- -virus
- -VNC
- -VoIP
- -volume
- -VPN
- -WAN
- -web browser
- -web host
- -web link
- -web mail
- -web page
- -web portal
- -web server
- -web site
- -Wi-Fi
- -wildcard
- -wireless
- -wireless router
- -workstation
- -World Wide Web
- -worm
- -WWW
- -zero-day
- -Zip file