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Cisco 11000 Series Secure Content Accelerator Configuration Guide
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G L O S S A R Y
B
Backend Server
Secure server responsible for offloading SSL processing for the client. A
backend server listens for clear text from the client, encrypts the data, and
connects via SSL to the server.
C
Certificate
Digital information that proves the identify of the server; similar to a digital ID
card. Certificates are issued by Certificate Authorities.
Cipher
An encryption algorithm.
F
Flash memory
Memory area in which device configuration may be saved; configuration
information not stored in the flash memory is lost during a power cycle or when
the device is rebooted or reloaded.