The point or operation that has the least capacity in a system or network, where no alternative routings exist.

Transmission over coaxial or fiber-optic cables that have a wider bandwidth than conventional telephone lines, giving them the ability to carry video, voice and data simultaneously. Cable modems and digital subscriber line (DSL) technologies are examples of broadband connectivity.

A unique number assigned by an Internet authority that identifies a computer on the Internet, or on any other network that uses Internet Protocol (IP). It consists of four groups of numbers between 0 and 255, separated by periods (dots). For example, 195.112.56.75 is an IP address.

An integrated collection of security measures designed to prevent unauthorized electronic access to a networked computer system. It is also a device or set of devices configured to permit, deny, encrypt, decrypt, or proxy all computer traffic between different security domains based upon a set of rules and other criteria. Firewalls can be implement [..]

The physical hardware used to interconnect computers and users. Infrastructure includes the transmission media, including telephone lines, cable television lines, and satellites and antennas, and also the routers, aggregators, repeaters, and other devices that control transmission paths. Infrastructure also includes the software used to send, recei [..]

The process of transferring data between storage types, formats, or computer systems. Data migration is usually performed programmatically to achieve an automated migration, freeing up human resources from tedious tasks. It is required when organizations or individuals change computer systems or upgrade to new systems, or when systems merge (such a [..]

A collection of computers and devices connected to each other. The network allows computers to communicate with each other and share resources and information.

Refers to the practice of hardening the elements of a network to protect other devices. The protection of a computer network and its services from unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.

A software fix made or distributed in a quick and expedient way — typically, via a separate piece of software that users can download and run to modify an application already installed on their computers.

A method of evaluating the security of a computer system or network by simulating an attack from a malicious source, known as a Black Hat Hacker, or Cracker. The process involves an active analysis of the system for any potential vulnerabilities that may result from poor or improper system configuration, known and/or unknown hardware or software fl [..]