Glossary Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. A company that provides networking and cybersecurity solutions, including routers, switches, firewalls, and cloud services, designed to help businesses build secure, high-performance networks.
  2. 4. Protective tube or duct used to house and route communication cables such as fiber optics or copper wires to prevent damage and ensure efficient data transmission.
  3. 7. A device that allows computers, smartphones, tablets, and other devices to connect to the internet. It does this by converting digital signals from these devices into analog signals that can be transmitted over telephone lines or cable networks.
  4. 8. Software that is permanently stored on a device, typically responsible for its basic operations, such as on a router or modem.
  5. 10. A list or line of tasks, requests, or calls waiting to be processed, often used in customer service or technical support.
  6. 13. A type of signal or technology that transmits data in continuous waves typically used for older phone systems and TV signals.
  7. 15. A system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network, with protocols to control the passing of information and provides rules that allow network-connected devices to talk to one another without talking over each other.
  8. 17. The delay in network communication. It shows the time that data takes to transfer across the network. Networks with a longer delay or lag have high latency, while those with fast response times have low latency.
  9. 19. A short-range beam of light that carries a command and requires a clear line of sight to the device, commonly used in remote controls.
  10. 21. Networking hardware or software that helps different networks or systems talk to each other and share information.
  11. 22. Cloud-based network management platform that service providers use to monitor, configure, and optimize GigaSpire devices remotely. It allows for real-time diagnostics, troubleshooting, and performance improvements.
Down
  1. 2. Malicious software (malware) that encrypts a victim's data or locks their system, demanding payment (a ransom) to restore access.
  2. 3. The amount of time a system, service, or device is operational and available, usually measured as a percentage of time over a certain period.
  3. 5. A service that connects all emergency responders the instant a call is received.
  4. 6. A longer, more secure version of a password, typically made up of multiple words or a sentence. Passphrases are often used for added security in systems like encryption and authentication.
  5. 9. Point at which the public switched telephone network ends and connects with the customer's personal network or the private network of an organization or business.
  6. 11. The physical cable that connects the main broadband network to an individual building.
  7. 12. Occurs when a customer’s long distance service is switched from one long distance company to another without the customer’s permission.
  8. 14. A high speed internet connection that's always on allowing for faster data transmission than dial-up connections.
  9. 16. A tool that shows the path that data takes to travel from your computer to a website.
  10. 18. A system of interconnected devices or systems that communicate with each other, such as the internet, local area network (LAN), or a company’s internal network.
  11. 20. A company that makes networking equipment like routers, modems, and switches. Their products are often used for home and small business internet setups, especially for Wi-Fi and broadband connections.
  12. 23. A state in which a device or system is not connected to the internet or a network, meaning it is not able to send or receive data.