NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System) is a legacy networking protocol that allows applications on different devices within a local network to communicate. It provides services for name resolution, session management, and data transfer, enabling devices to be identified using human-readable names instead of IP addresses. NetBIOS operates over TCP/IP (NetBIOS over TCP/IP or NBT) using […]
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Network Detection and Response (NDR) is a cybersecurity solution that focuses on detecting and responding to network-based threats in real-time. It uses advanced analytics, machine learning, and traffic monitoring to identify suspicious activities, such as anomalies, malware, and intrusions, within a network. NDR solutions help organizations detect threats early, investigate incidents, and automate response actions […]
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NDP (Neighbor Discovery Protocol) is an IPv6 protocol that replaces ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) in IPv4. It operates at Layer 3 (Network Layer) and is responsible for discovering neighbors, resolving MAC addresses, detecting duplicate addresses, and managing router advertisements in IPv6 networks. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NDP
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Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) is a cybersecurity technique that monitors and analyzes network traffic patterns to detect anomalies, suspicious activities, and potential threats in real time. Unlike traditional security tools that rely on known attack signatures, NBA focuses on identifying unusual behavior that may indicate cyber threats such as zero-day attacks, insider threats, lateral movement, […]
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NAS, or Network Attached Storage, is a specialized storage device connected to a network that allows multiple users and devices to store and retrieve data from a centralized location. NAS is particularly useful for businesses and home users who need a reliable and efficient way to store and share large amounts of data across multiple devices. […]
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Network Access Control (NAC) is a security solution that controls and manages access to a network based on predefined security policies. It ensures that only authorized devices and users can connect to the network, and it can enforce compliance with security requirements such as antivirus software, encryption, and security patches. NAC solutions help protect against […]
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An MX (Mail Exchange) Record is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record that specifies the mail server responsible for receiving and handling email for a specific domain. MX records map a domain to one or more mail servers by providing the server’s domain name (not an IP address) and a priority value. The […]
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MTTR (Mean Time to Repair or Mean Time to Recovery) is a metric used to measure the average time it takes to repair a system or restore it to normal operation after a failure or disruption. It includes the time spent detecting, diagnosing, and fixing the issue. MTTR is important for evaluating operational efficiency and […]
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MTTD (Mean Time to Detect) is a metric that measures the average time it takes to identify or detect a problem, incident, or breach after it has occurred. It focuses on how quickly a system, team, or organization can become aware of an issue, such as a security breach, system failure, or performance degradation. A […]
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A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a third-party company that assumes the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of another organization. MSPs offer a wide range of IT services, including network and infrastructure management, security, monitoring, data backup and recovery, and more. By outsourcing these functions to an MSP, businesses can focus on their core operations while […]
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