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Security Triangle Display
An LED indicator on the front of a Firebox that indicates the directions of
traffic between the three Firebox interfaces.
self-extracting file
A compressed file that automatically decompresses when double-clicked.
Server Message Block (SMB)
A message format used by DOS and Windows to share files, directories and
devices. NetBIOS is based on the SMB format, and many network products
use SMB. These SMB-based networks include LAN Manager, Windows for
Workgroups, Windows NT, and LAN Server.
Services Arena
An area in Policy Manager that displays the icons that represent the services
(proxies and packet filters) configured for a Firebox.
ServiceWatch
A graphical monitor that provides a real-time display graphing how many
connections exist, by service.
session stealing
An intrusion maneuver whereby a hacker sends a command to an already
existing connection in order to have that command provide the information
needed to stage a separate attack.
shared secret
A passphrase or password that is the same on the host and the client
computer. It is used for authentication.
SHTTP
See HTTPS.
slash notation
A format for writing IP addresses in which the number of bits in the IP
number is specified at the end of the IP address. For example: 192.168.44.0/24.
SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol)
A protocol for exchanging IP packets over a serial line.
SMS (Security Management System)
The former name of the GUI used to configure a Firebox. Now known as the
WatchGuard Policy Manager.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
A protocol for sending electronic messages between servers.
social engineering attack
An attack in which an individual is persuaded or tricked into divulging
privileged information to an attacker.
SOHO
Small Office—Home Office. Also the name of the WatchGuard firewall devices
designed for this segment of the market.
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