Netiquette and Firewalls Overview

Netiquette is a set of rules for acceptable online behavior.

It helps people communicate effectively online and avoid misunderstandings.

It applies the same ethical standards we use offline to the online world.

It means the values around hate speech, copyright violations, and theft remain intact online.

Respecting others' privacy online, just like offline.

Being mindful of the language you use online and how it might be perceived.

It is the act of gathering and publishing someone's personal information online without their consent.

A hardware device, like a smart card or key fob, carried by the user to authenticate access to a network service.

A software-based security token on devices like smartphones, generating a unique code for login. Offers advantages like portability and ease of distribution.

Using biological features like fingerprints, iris scans, or facial recognition to verify identity. Becoming increasingly popular with mobile devices.

Analyzing data like location, IP address, and time to verify identity. It can be used to detect unusual activity.

This method compares user data to a list of allowed or prohibited values to authenticate. It's like checking if a user is on the 'good list' or 'bad list'.

A software or hardware device that acts as a barrier between a computer and the internet to protect against threats like viruses and hackers. It also prevents unauthorized data from leaving the network.

Firewall downtime can completely disrupt vital business functions like email, internet access, and remote connectivity.

A secure connection over the internet that encrypts data, making it difficult for others to access and understand.

Outdated firewalls can lead to slow internet speeds, security vulnerabilities, and potential breaches.

A type of communication using images or symbols to convey emotions. They are used for online conversations.

Firewalls constantly fend off attacks, filtering malicious traffic and logging suspicious activity.

Online behavior that is considerate of others, similar to etiquette in real life.

Some firewalls offer web filtering features, blocking access to inappropriate content and potentially harmful websites.

Failover provides redundant internet connections for continuous operation even if one connection fails.

A feature that allows you to manage a firewall easily using a graphical interface.

A service that provides technical support and troubleshooting for hardware, usually offered by manufacturers.

Businesses should choose firewalls with advanced security features for robust protection.

The ability to connect to a network remotely and securely using a VPN.

Firewalls act as a network gateway, controlling internet access and often serving as a network switch in smaller offices.

Installing a business-class firewall requires specialized knowledge and careful configuration.

An agreement with a manufacturer to provide technical support for a certain period of time.

A guarantee that a product will work satisfactorily for a period of time.

This tool helps businesses monitor and test the effectiveness of their security solutions.

A cybersecurity testing tool designed to operate from within a network to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security weaknesses.

A cloud-based security solution that enforces access controls and protects sensitive data without requiring agents on devices.

A software that employs deception techniques to lure and trap attackers by creating realistic but fake targets.

An email security platform that goes beyond traditional scanners to protect against modern email threats.

A software solution that helps connect and automate security operations by bridging the gap between local consoles and cloud-based security platforms.

A security tool that specializes in blocking and mitigating phishing attacks by using detailed threat intelligence and specialized appliances.

The process of verifying a user's identity by comparing presented credentials to those on a database of authorized users.

A shared secret known only to the user and the system used for authentication purposes.

A multi-layered approach to authentication that requires users to provide multiple forms of identification.

The process of verifying a user's identity based on something they know, something they have, and something they are.