Archives: Glossary Terms

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Internet

  Definition: A worldwide "network of networks" that allows participants in different electronic networks to share information, transfer files, access news, and communicate through

Internet2

  Definition: Internet2 is the second generation of the Internet, developed by a consortium of more than 200 universities, private companies, and the U.S.

Interoperability

  Definition: Information systems are interoperable when they can share data—without re-keying those data. What This Means: Interoperability means that the burden of entering data

Intrusion Detection

  Definition: A security measure that collects and analyzes information on a computer or network to determine if/when an attack has occurred. Need another definition?   [glossary_atoz

IP

  Definition: Internet Protocol. See TCP for more information. Need another definition?    

IP Address

  Definition: An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical identification and logical address that is assigned to devices participating in a computer network

ISInsight

  Definition: ISInsight, a product of ESP Solutions Group, provides a process flow map depicting the Information ecosystem of an education agency. What This Means: