Router
Router is a special device which key function is to forward (route) network-level packets from one network segment to another.
Server
1) a dedicated computer ensuring automated execution of a set of service functions; 2) a software system ensuring automated execution of requests made by other software components (clients).
Traffic
1) a flow of data through a specific node, network part or network as a whole; 2) the amount of data (the number of packets or amount of information) passing a given node, network part or entire network within a specified period of time.
Exploit
A piece of software code or module used for attacking vulnerable nodes in order to gain command and control over them, carry out a destructive action, or cause a denial of service.
SYN Cookies
SYN cookie is a method to prevent SYN flood attacks by a TCP server’s responding in a special way to a client's request while establishing a connection with the former.
SSL Traffic
Traffic secured by encryption using the SSL protocol. The reliability of protection depends upon the encryption algorithm used for session key agreement.
GET Request
An HTTP request made to a web server in order to receive data needed by a web client.
VPS/VDS
VPS (Virtual Private Server) and VDS (Virtual Dedicated Server) are hosting services that create separate virtual environments within a single physical server. Both options offer flexibility and control, catering to different hosting needs.
