Glossary
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OS Fingerprint Masquerading:
An option that keeps programs from detecting the
operating system of a computer running the Agent. When OS Fingerprint
Masquerading is enabled, the Agent modifies TCP/IP packets so it is not possible to
determine its operating system.
outbound traffic:
Traffic that was initiated from the local computer. See also inbound
traffic.
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packet:
A unit of data sent over a network. It is accompanied by a packet header that
includes information, such as the message length, priority, checksum, and the source
and destination address. When packets are sent over a network protected by Sygate
Secure Enterprise, each packet is evaluated for specific patterns that indicate known
attacks. If a match occurs, the attack is blocked. See also Fragmented Packets.
policy:
See security policy.
port:
A connection on a computer where devices that pass data to and from the computer
are physically connected. Ports are numbered from 0 to 65535. Ports 0 to 1024 are
reserved for use by certain privileged services. See also Authentication port, local
port, remote port, source port.
port scan:
A method that hackers use to determine which computer’s ports are open to
communication. It is done by sending messages to computer ports to locate points
of vulnerability. Although it can be a precursor to an intrusion attempt, port
scanning does not in itself provide access to a remote system. See also Portscan
Checking.
portscan checking:
An option that monitors all incoming packets that are blocked by any
security rule. If several different packets were blocked on different ports in a short
period of time, a security log entry is generated. Portscan checking does not block
any packets. A security policy needs to be created to block traffic in the event that a
port scan occurs.
priority:
The order in which rules take effect. Rules with a higher priority (0 being highest,
15 being lowest) take effect before rules with lower priority. Simple rules, by default,
have a priority of 10. Advanced Rules, by default, have a priority of 5.
profile:
See security policy.
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