IT Examiner School, Providence, RI

Common Terminology (continued)

Intrusion  Detection/Prevention  System (IDS/IPS) ‐ Identifies unauthorized  packets, may/may not  stop packet

Firewall ‐ filters and  restricts packets 

Multi‐Protocol Label  Switching (MPLS) ‐ Allows various protocols  to interoperate  seamlessly within and  between networks

Virtual Private Networks  (VPNs)‐ creates a secure  portal for remote user log‐ ins

Access Methods

PCs, laptops, mobile devices, etc.

Remote log‐in (e.g., IT Staff, Vendors, MSSP, etc.)

WAN connection ‐ frame relay, leased/dedicated line, MPLS, etc. (across multiple FI  sites)

Internet ‐ from most anywhere by most anyone

World Wide Web‐ system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet

Wireless ‐ radio, infrared, WiFi, NFC, mobile, etc.

VPN ‐ creates a secure portal