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Masquerade.

Source :
Network Dictionary; 2007, p301-301, 1/9p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

A definition of the term "Masquerade" used in relation to communications security is presented. It refers to a type of attack where the attacker pretends to be an authorized user of a system in order to gain access to it or to gain greater privileges than they are authorized for.

Subjects

Subjects :
TELECOMMUNICATION security
ACCESS control
TERMS & phrases
COMPUTER security
SECURITY systems

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9781602670006
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Network Dictionary
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
31667798

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