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Clear, practical definitions to understand network, security, systems and IT vocabulary.

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TLS 1.3

A modern version of TLS that reduces handshake round trips and removes several obsolete algorithms.

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TLS Handshake

A TLS handshake negotiates cryptographic parameters, authenticates server identity, and establishes encrypted session keys.

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tmpfs

tmpfs is a temporary in-memory filesystem whose contents do not persist across reboot.

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Tombstone

A tombstone represents a deleted Active Directory object retained temporarily to replicate its deletion.

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TPM

A security chip or function that protects cryptographic keys and start-up measures.

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Triple Extortion

Triple extortion adds pressure on third parties, such as customers or partners, to ransomware encryption and data-leak threats.

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TURN

Relay service used when direct communication between two customers is not possible.

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UAC

The Windows mechanism that requires elevation when an action requires administrator rights.

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udev

udev manages Linux device events and dynamically creates device nodes and symbolic links.

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