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LAN – Local Area Network; two or more computers connected, either physically or wirelessly, and able to share resources.
Layer-2 Tunnelling Protocol (L2TP) – security for transmission of sensitive information over unprotected networks.
Layered security – multiple layers of security technology and administrative processes working together to provide a level of protection appropriate to the asset being protected; multiple barriers and inbuilt limits to possible damage form part of such a defence in depth. Larger organisations, in particular, need to deploy layered security architectures.
Legislation – legal requirements applicable in the jurisdiction in which you operate. Reference to various pieces of legislation is contained in this glossary. ...
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