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Internet security

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vulnerability management (VM)

Internet; Internet security

The process of measuring risk and organizational exposure to vulnerabilities, and tracking compliance over time.

spim

Internet; Internet security

A type of spam specific to instant messaging. The messages can be simple unsolicited ads or fraudulent phishing mail.

network ips

Internet; Internet security

Software or a device that monitors network traffic and prevents attacks on a network or system. McAfee Network Security Platform (formerly McAfee IntruShield) is one example.

internet protocol (IP) address

Identifies a workstation on a TCP/IP network and specifies routing information. Each workstation on a network has a unique IP address, which consists of the network ID plus a unique host ID assigned ...

in the wild

Internet; Internet security

The state of a virus when two independent researchers identify it in circulation within a one-year period. Approximately 450 viruses exist in the wild at any given time.

infection length

Internet; Internet security

The size, in bytes, of the viral code inserted into a program by the virus. If this is a worm or Trojan, the length represents the size of the file.

network intrusion prevention system (NIPS)

Internet; Internet security

Software or a device that monitors network traffic and prevents attacks on a network or system. McAfee Network Security Platform (formerly McAfee IntruShield) is one example.