Extreme Networks Sentriant AG Software User's Manual page 472

Glossary
A
APIC
authenticator
Authentication server
B
BIOS
backdoor
blacklist
C
CA/PKI
cache
CD
CHAP
CIDR
client
cluster
compliance
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Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller—A device that provides
support for multiple processors by allowing for multiple programable
interrupts.
A component of 802.1X that is the access point, such as a switch, that
prevents access when authentication fails. The authenticator can be
simple and dumb.
A component of 802.1X that is the server that authenticates the user
credentials; usually a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service
RADIUS) server.
Basic Input/Output System
A disguised or hidden entry point in a software program or system.
An open backdoor can be intentional (for maintenance use), or
unintentional. If a backdoor is discovered, malicious users or software
can gain entry and cause damage.
A list of devices or endpoints that are denied access to a system or are
denied privileges. In Sentriant AG, a trust level for a NAC policy,
quaranting all endpoints assigned to the policy.
Certificate Authority/Public Key Infastructure
A location where information is stored that can be accessed quickly.
This location can be in memory or in a file.
Compact disc
Challenge-handshake Authentication Protocol—A protocol used to
authenticate users.
Classless InterDomain Routing—A method of specifying networks and
subnetworks (subnets) that allows grouping and results in less router
overhead.
A computer that requests services from another (server).
A logical grouping of ESs.
Meets defined standards or conditions.
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