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Security+ 3ed - Chapter 13 Key Terms
Mark Ciampa's Security+ text 3rd edition - Chapter 13 Key Terms
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Computer Networking
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10/24/2010

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Archive Bit
Definition
A file setting that indicates whether a file should be backed up.
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Backup Generator
Definition
A separate generator powered by dieseL, natural gas or propane gas to generate electricity.
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Bit-Stream Backup
Definition
A backup copy of each bit on a computer hard drive. Also known as mirror image backup.
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Business Continuity
Definition
The abilitY of an organizition to maintain its operations and services in the face of a disruptive event.
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Chain of Custody
Definition
A process of documention that shows that the evidence was under strict control at all times and no unauthorized individuals were given the opportunity to corrupt the evidence.
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Clean Agent Systems
Definition
A stationary fire suppression system that does not harm people, documents, or electrical equipment.
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Cold Site
Definition
A remote site that provides office space; the customer must provide and install all the equipment needed to continue operations.
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Computer Forensics
Definition
Using technology to search for computer evidence of a crime.
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Data Backups
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The process of copying information to a different media and storing it at an offsite lOcation so that it can be used in the event of a disaster.
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Disaster Recovery
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The procedures and processes for restoring an organization's IT operations following a disaster.
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Disk Duplexing
Definition
Using separate disk controller cards for each disk in a RAID.
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Disk Mirroring
Definition
Using multiple drives in the file server that are all connected to the same disk controller card; used in Raid Level 1.
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Disk To Disk (D2D)
Definition
Backing up to a magnetic disk such as a large hard drive or RAID coufiguration.
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Dry Chemical System
Definition
A stationary fire suppression system that disperses a fine, dry powder over a fire.
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Faraday Cage
Definition
A metallic enclosure that prevents the entry or escape of an electromagnetic field.
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Fault Tolerance
Definition
The ability of a system to continue functioning even in the event of one or more component failures.
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Hot Site
Definition
A remote site that contains all equipment, supplies, and telecommunications a business needs and is ready immediatelv in the event of a disaster.
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Metadata
Definition
Data about data.
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Mirror Image Backup
Definition
A backup copy of each bit on a computer hard drive, Also known as bit-stream backup.
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Off-line UPS
Definition
An uninterruptible power supply in which the battery charger is connected to the primary power source in order to charge its battery.
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On-line UPS
Definition
An uninterruptible power supply which is always running off its battery while the main power runs the battery charger.
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Parity
Definition
A type of error checking used in RAiD Level S.
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plenum
Definition
The air-handling space above drop ceilings that is used to circulate and otherwise handle air in a building.
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RAM Slack
Definition
Data from RAM that is used to fill up the last sector on a disk.
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Redundant Server
Definition
A stand-by server that is manually added to the network if a primary server fails.
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Server Cluster
Definition
A combination of two or more servers that are interconnected to appear as one.
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Slack
Definition
Hidden data on a hard drive.
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Striping
Definition
Partitioning storage space on hard drives into smaller sections.
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Van Eck Phreaking
Definition
A form of eavesdropping in which special equipment is used to pick up telecommunication signals or data within a computer device by monitoring the electromagnetic fields.
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Warm Site
Definition
A remote site that contains computer equipment but does not have telecommunication access constantly running.
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Water Sprinkler System
Definition
A stationary fire suppression system that sprays a room with pressurized water.
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Windows Page File
Definition
A temporary or permanent file on a hard drive that is Used by a Microsoft Windows operating system that serves as additional memory when RAm is nor available,
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