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fingerprint
A unique identifier for a key that is obtained by hashing specific portions of the
key data.
FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard)
A U.S. government standard published by the National Institute of Standards
and Technology.
Firebox
The WatchGuard firewall appliance, consisting of a red box with a purpose-built
computer and input/output architecture optimized as the resident computer for
network firewall software.
Firebox System Manager
A WatchGuard toolkit of applications run from a single location, enabling
configuration, management, and monitoring of a network security policy.
Formerly called
Control Center .
firewall
Any technological measures taken to secure a computer network against
unwanted use and abuse by way of net connections.
firewalling
The creation or running of a firewall.
flash disk
An 8-megabyte, on-board flash ROM disk that acts like a hard disk in a Firebox.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
The most common protocol for copying files over the Internet. See also
active
mode FTP
.
gateway
A system or host that provides access between two or more networks. Gateways
are typically used to connect networks that are dissimilar.
graphical user interface (GUI)
The visual representation on a computer screen that allows users to view, enter,
or change information.
hack
To use a computer or network to perform illegal acts or gain unauthorized
access.
hacker
An individual who uses a computer or network to perform illegal acts or gain
unauthorized access. The term also can refer to an individual who is simply a
computer enthusiast or expert; however, WatchGuard publications use the
former definition.