lesson 8

Desktop

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certificate request

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logging

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proxy

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cookies (persistent)

A cookie is stored as a file on your computer and remains there after you end your browser session.

cookies (first party)

A first-party cookie comes from the Web site you are currently viewing.

cookies (session)

A session cookie is stored only during the current browsing session and is deleted from your computer when you close your browser

basic authentication

A user name and a password are required.

Secure authentication

A user name and password are required, and that information is encrypted before it is sent across the Internet

Anonymous logon

No user name or password is required, and authentication is handled automatically and transparently by the browser and the server

digital certificate

You must have the proper digital certificate to gain access.

Virus

a malicious program designed to damage computer systems, from stand-alone computers to entire networks.

Trojan

a program that appears to be harmless but actually produces harmful results.

Worm

a self-replicating program or algorithm that consumes system and network resources

ICMP (Internet Control Messaging Protocol)

a subset of internet protocal that is most often used to determine whether a computer can communicate with the rest of the network.

Illicit server

an application that installs hidden services on systems. Many illicit servers,

Hash encryption

an encryption method in which hashes are used to verify the integrity of transmitted messages

Symmetric-key encryption

an encryption method in which the same key is used to encrypt and decrypt a message

Asymmetric-key encryption

an encryption method in which two keys are used to encrypt and decrypt a message

digital signature

is an electronic stamp that identifies a message's source and its contents

certificate authority

proves the identity of an individual or company over the Web

non-repudiation

the ability to prove that a transaction occurred.

cookies (third party)

third-party cookie comes from a Web site other than the one you are currently viewing.