Glossary of Terms

Network Standards & Protocols

Keyword Definition
ARP A protocol used for resolving MAC addresses to IP addresses on a network.
DHCP A protocol used for automatically assigning IP addresses to devices on a network.
DNS A protocol used for translating domain names into IP addresses on the internet.
FTP A network protocol used for transferring files between devices over the internet.
HTTP A protocol used for the transmission of data over the internet, often used to retrieve web pages and other resources.
HTTPS A protocol used for the secure transmission of data over the internet, often used for online transactions and other sensitive information.
Handshake A process in which two devices establish communication by exchanging predetermined signals or messages.
IMAP A protocol used for accessing email stored on a server.
IPSEC A protocol used for secure communication over the internet, often used for virtual private networks (VPNs).
Ipv4 A version of the Internet Protocol that uses a 32-bit address scheme for identifying devices on a network.
Ipv6 The most recent version of the Internet Protocol, designed to replace IPv4, using a 128-bit address scheme.
NTP A protocol used for synchronizing the time between devices on a network.
Network Protocol A set of rules that govern the exchange of data between devices in a network.
Pop3 A protocol used for retrieving email from a server.
SMTP A protocol used for sending and receiving email over the internet.
SSH A protocol used for secure remote access to a device over the internet.
SSL/TLS Cryptographic protocols designed to provide secure communication over a computer network.
Standard A widely accepted and recognized specification or protocol used for uniformity and compatibility.
TCP A network protocol used for reliable communication between devices.
UDP A network protocol used for sending data packets between devices quickly, but without guaranteed reliability.