Watchguard Firebox X1000, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 9: Glossary
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FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard)
A U.S. government standard published by the National Institute
of Standards and Technology.
Firebox
The WatchGuard firewall appliance, consisting of a red box with a
purpose-built computer and input/output architecture optimized
as the resident computer for network firewall software.
Firebox System Manager
A WatchGuard toolkit of applications run from a single location,
enabling configuration, management, and monitoring of a
network security policy. Formerly called
Control Center
.
firewall
Any technological measures taken to secure a computer network
against unwanted use and abuse by way of net connections.
firewalling
The creation or running of a firewall.
flash disk
An 8-megabyte, on-board flash ROM disk that acts like a hard
disk in a Firebox.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
The most common protocol for copying files over the Internet. See
also
active mode FTP .
gateway
A system or host that provides access between two or more
networks. Gateways are typically used to connect networks that
are dissimilar.
graphical user interface (GUI)
The visual representation on a computer screen that allows users
to view, enter, or change information.
hack
To use a computer or network to perform illegal acts or gain
unauthorized access.
hacker
An individual who uses a computer or network to perform illegal
acts or gain unauthorized access. The term also can refer to an