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User Guide 179
key management
The process and procedure for safely storing and distributing accurate
cryptographic keys; the overall process of generating and distributing
cryptographic key to authorized recipients in a secure manner.
key pair
A public key and its complementary private key.
keyring
A set of keys. Each user has two types of keyrings: a private keyring and a public
one.
key splitting
The process of dividing a private key into multiple pieces and sharing those
pieces among several users. A designated number of users must bring their
shares of the key together to use the key. Also called secret sharing.
LAN (local area network)
A computer network that spans a relatively small area generally confined to a
single building or group of buildings.
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
A protocol that supports access and search operations on directories containing
information such as names, phone numbers, and addresses across otherwise
incompatible systems over the Internet.
LED (light-emitting diode)
A small indicator light on a networking device that provides indication of status
and other information about the device.
link
See
hyperlink .
Linux
An open source version of the UNIX operating system.
LiveSecurity Service
See
WatchGuard LiveSecurity Service .
LogViewer
A WatchGuard Firebox System application that displays a static view of a log
file.
loopback interface
A pseudo interface that allows a host to use IP to talk to its own services. A host
is generally configured to trust packets coming from addresses assigned to this
interface. The Class A address group 127.0.0.0 has been reserved for these
interfaces.
mail server
Refers to both the application and the physical machine tasked with routing
incoming and outgoing electronic mail.