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Network Security – Cybersecurity Glossary

Network security protects data in transit and the devices that move it. This category covers firewalls, VPNs, routing and switching security, segmentation, access control, DNS protection, and the protocols — like 802.1X, TLS, and Spanning Tree — that keep networks reliable and resilient against attack. Explore the terms below, from foundational networking concepts to the controls that defend the perimeter and the core.

899 Network Security terms · All categories →

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