Networks Glossary

Browse 7 networks terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

7 Networks Terms

Active Scanning
A discovery technique that sends packets, requests, or probes to hosts and services in order to identify systems, ports, software, or vulnerabilities. It...
Computer Network Defense
A term often used in government and military contexts for the protection, monitoring, and defense of networked systems against attack. It includes detection,...
Flat Network
A network design with little or no internal segmentation, where many systems can communicate freely once inside the perimeter. Flat networks are dangerous...
Graph
A data structure consisting of nodes (vertices) connected by edges, used to model relationships and networks. Graphs can be directed or undirected, weighted or...
Marketplace
A platform that connects multiple sellers and buyers or suppliers and demand in one environment, often monetizing through take rate, subscriptions, or...
Platform Business
A business model that creates value mainly by enabling interactions, transactions, or building on top of a shared platform rather than only by selling a...
Scout
A person given small check authority or referral incentives by a venture firm to help identify promising startups early. Scout programs extend a fund's network...

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