Term 1021
SMTPS
SMTPS (SMTP Secure) is a method for securing SMTP email transmission using TLS or SSL encryption, typically over port 465.
Acronym study
Terms 1021–1050 of 1222 SK0-005 acronyms and key terms. Each entry includes a plain-English definition and a link to the full 800-word glossary page with exam context and practice questions.
Term 1021
SMTPS (SMTP Secure) is a method for securing SMTP email transmission using TLS or SSL encryption, typically over port 465.
Term 1022
A network protocol used to collect and organize information about managed devices on IP networks and to modify that information to change device behavior.
Term 1023
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is an application-layer protocol used to collect and organize information about managed devices on IP networks and to modify that information to change device behavior.
Term 1024
SNMP Enumeration is the process of querying a device's Simple Network Management Protocol service to extract information about its configuration, running processes, user accounts, and network connections.
Term 1025
SNMPv3 is a network management protocol with strong security features like encryption and authentication, used to monitor and configure devices such as routers and switches.
Term 1026
SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) is a technology stack that helps security teams automate responses to threats by integrating various security tools and standardizing workflows.
Term 1027
A SOAR playbook is a documented, step-by-step guide that automates and orchestrates security incident response actions within a Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response platform.
Term 1028
A Security Operations Center (SOC) is a centralized team that monitors, detects, analyzes, and responds to cybersecurity incidents to protect an organization's information systems.
Term 1029
SOC Architecture is the structured design of people, processes, and technology in a Security Operations Center to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats.
Term 1030
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud computing model where users access software applications over the internet on a subscription basis, without installing or maintaining the software locally.
Term 1031
A SOHO is a small network, typically in a home or small business, using consumer-grade equipment to share internet and local resources.
Term 1032
SOHO Router Configuration is the process of setting up a small office or home office router to connect devices to the internet and manage network security.
Term 1033
A physical Compute Engine server that is dedicated solely to your project, ensuring that no other customer's virtual machines (VMs) run on that same hardware.
Term 1034
A southbound API is an interface that allows a network controller or orchestrator to communicate with and manage the physical or virtual network devices beneath it, like switches, routers, and firewalls.
Term 1035
A Switch Port Analyzer (SPAN) is a feature on network switches that copies traffic from one or more ports to a monitoring port for analysis without disrupting normal network operations.
Term 1036
SPICE (ISO/IEC 15504) is a framework for assessing and improving software process capability, not a network protocol.
Term 1037
SQL is a standard programming language used to manage, query, and manipulate relational databases by issuing commands like SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE.
Term 1038
SQL is a standardized programming language used to manage and manipulate relational databases, enabling querying, updating, and data retrieval.
Term 1039
SQL Managed Instance is a cloud database service from Azure that gives you most of the features of a full SQL Server instance without you having to manage the underlying hardware or software patches.
Term 1040
SQL Server on Azure VM is a cloud service that lets you run Microsoft SQL Server database software on a virtual machine in Microsoft Azure, giving you full control over the database environment while Azure handles the underlying hardware.
Term 1041
SQL Server on Azure VM is a cloud service that lets you run Microsoft SQL Server software inside a virtual machine in Microsoft Azure, giving you full control over the database environment just like you would have on your own physical server.
Term 1042
SSE (Security Service Edge) is a cloud-delivered security framework that converges web, cloud, and private access controls at the network edge.
Term 1043
SSE (Security Service Edge) is a cloud-centric security framework that converges web, cloud, and network security into a single edge service.
Term 1044
SSH (Secure Shell) is a cryptographic network protocol that provides secure, encrypted communication and remote administration between two devices over an unsecured network.
Term 1045
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a cryptographic protocol that encrypts data transmitted between a client and a server to ensure privacy and data integrity.
Term 1046
An SSL VPN is a virtual private network that uses the Secure Sockets Layer protocol to create an encrypted tunnel for remote users to securely access network resources over the internet.
Term 1047
Self-Service Password Reset — a system that allows users to reset their own passwords without contacting IT support.
Term 1048
A security vulnerability where an attacker tricks a server into making unauthorized requests to internal or external resources on behalf of the attacker.
Term 1049
A standard is an agreed-upon set of rules, guidelines, or specifications that ensure consistency, compatibility, and quality across IT products, services, and processes.
Term 1050
A Start of Authority (SOA) record is a special DNS record that stores essential administrative information about a domain, including the primary name server, the responsible administrator email, and timing parameters for caching and updates.