Glossary
Anonymous Browsing
Anonymous browsing reduces tracking and data collection, but it does not make you fully invisible online.
Bandwidth
Bandwidth is the amount of data your connection can handle at one time.
Data Breach
A data breach exposes sensitive data to unauthorised access, putting personal and business information at risk.
Ethernet
Ethernet is a wired connection that provides stable and reliable internet access.
Firewall
A firewall controls network traffic to block threats and protect your device.
Incognito Mode
Incognito mode hides your browsing activity from your device, not from the internet.
IP Address
An IP address identifies your device online, so data knows where to go.
ISP
An ISP connects you to the internet and carries your data between networks.
Latency
Latency is the delay between your action and the internet’s response.
Malware
Malware is harmful software that invades systems to steal, damage, or control data and devices
Obfuscation
Obfuscation disguises data or activity to make it harder to track or understand.
OpenVPN
OpenVPN creates a secure, encrypted tunnel that protects your internet traffic.
Password Manager
A password manager secures and manages all your passwords so you only need to remember one.
Ping
Ping measures how fast your connection responds, not how fast it downloads.
Port
A port directs incoming data to the right application on a device.
Private Internet Access
Private internet access means using the internet without exposing your activity or identity.
Proxy Server
A proxy server routes your traffic through another server, masking your IP and managing access.
SSH
SSH lets you securely access and control a remote system over an encrypted connection.
TCP
TCP ensures your data arrives complete, in order, and without errors.
VPS
A VPS gives you your own virtual server with dedicated resources inside a shared system.