My field of study is everything that is related to networks, we learn how hackers attacks websites and people, how they find information on people to know how to protect ourselves from these attackers. We also learn everything that is related to networks, networks management, how to create a network, how the communication is made and how does networks work. In this glossary, I will find 20 words that are associated to my field of study and give you their descriptions to help you know more about my program.
algorithm
noun
An algorithm is a sequence of defined computer instructions that makes the tasks that you want.
Example: Can you make an algorithm that counts the average of boys there is per class?
fr: algorithme
cryptography
noun
Cryptography is a method to protect information and communications by using codes so only the people who have the key can read the information.
Example: I sent you a crypted file
fr: cryptographie
DDoS
noun
DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) is an attack method to disrupt normal traffic of a server, service or network with a flood of the internet traffic. The attacker is using multiple computer to send more traffic.
Example: I got DDoS by someone.
fr: Attaque par denis de service
emulator
noun
An emulator is a virtual version of a computer. For example you can use an emulated version of a phone in your computer.
Example: I use a phone emulator because I lost mine.
fr: emulateur
Ethernet
noun
Ethernet is a way to connect computers together in a local area network or LAN.
Example: I use an Ethernet cable to get a better connection.
fr: Ethernet
hacker
noun
There's two types of hacker. A computer hacker who use their knowledge to overcome a problem, while the other one use exploits bugs to break into computer systems.
Example: A hacker stole all my information.
fr: hacker
HTML
noun
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for documents designed to be displayed in a web browser.
Example: I made the HTML code for this website.
fr: HTML
IP address
noun
an IP address is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. An IP address serves two main function: host or network interface identification and location addressing
Example: A hacker found my IP address.
fr: IP
JavaScript
noun
JavaScript is a programming language.
Example: i made a script using the JavaScript language.
fr: JavaScript
Linux
noun
Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel.
Example: The operating system I use is Linux.
fr: Linux
macro
noun
A macro is a rule or a pattern that specifies how a certain input sequence should be mapped to a replacement output sequence according to a defined procedure.
Example: I made a macro to open my chrome browser when I open my computer
fr: macro
network
noun
A network is a system of computers connected together to share information.
Example: I created a network between me and my teammate that only us has access to.
fr: réseau
phishing
noun
phishing is a fake website of a popular company created to get information like username and passwords.
Example: someone tried to get my information by using phishing method on my mail.
fr: hameçonnage
processor
noun
A processor is a small component that resides in computers and other electronic devices. Its basic job is to receive input and provide the appropriate output. Nowadays processors can handle trillions of calculation per second.
Example: what's the mark of your computer processor.
fr: processeur
programmer
noun
A programmer is a job where you use programming language to create games for example.
Example: I work as a programmer.
fr: programmeur
scripting language
noun
A scripting language is a computer language with a series of commands that are made by someone to do a specific job.
Example: What type of scripting language do u use ?
fr: language de script
switch
noun
A network switch is a networking hardware that connects devices on a computer network by using packet switching to receive and forward data to the destination device.
Example: I used a switch to create a network connection between me and my friend.
fr: commutateur
Trojan horse
noun
A Trojan horse in computer science is a type of malware disguised as a legitimate software. Trojans can be employed by hackers who try to gain access to user systems to delete data, block data, modify data, copy data or disrupt the performance of computers or computer network.
Example: I installed a Trojan horse by accident and i lost all of my data.
fr: Cheval de troie
virtualization
noun
Virtualization is the process of running a virtual instance of a computer system in a layer abstracted from the actual hardware.
Example: I use a virtual version of linux in my windows.
fr: virtualisation
VPN
noun
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a software that you can pay to encrypt your connection to protect your computer. It extends a private network across a public network to protect your network.
Example: I paid a VPN because I got hacked last time and I want to protect my network.
