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UNSECURED NETWORK [6 records]

Record 1 2026-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

A logical air gap, although not physically disconnected, relies on strict network segmentation and isolation principles to create a virtual separation between secure and unsecured environments. This separation is achieved using network technologies like firewalls, VLANs(virtual local area networks), and access control mechanisms.

Key term(s)
  • logical air-gap

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Internet et télématique
CONT

[L']isolement logique [...] n'est pas une [séparation physique du réseau]; il s'agit d'une segmentation du réseau. Cette distinction est importante pour les référentiels de conformité qui spécifient des exigences [d'isolement] physique, car un VLAN [réseau local virtuel] ou une règle de pare-feu mal configurée constitue une anomalie lors d'un audit.

Spanish

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Record 2 2026-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
CONT

Simply put, cybertorts and cybercrimes are wrongful acts or omissions "involv[ ing] a computer and a network, where a computer may or may not have played an instrumental part" in the wrongful conduct. There is a significant overlap in conduct that may constitute criminal or tortious activity over an unsecured wireless Internet connection.

Key term(s)
  • cyber-tort

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
CONT

Dans le domaine de la responsabilité délictuelle, la même difficulté se pose avec la localisation du lieu du délit commis en ligne (le cyberdélit). Or, c'est le facteur de rattachement principal pour cette catégorie [...]

Key term(s)
  • cyber-délit

Spanish

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Record 3 2025-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
CONT

A wireless intrusion prevention system(WIPS) monitors wireless network protocols for suspicious activity, like unauthorized users and devices accessing the company's wifi. If a WIPS detects an unknown entity on a wireless network, it can terminate the connection. A WIPS can also help detect misconfigured or unsecured devices on a wifi network and intercept man-in-the-middle attacks, where a hacker secretly spies on users’ communications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
CONT

Un système de prévention contre les intrusions sans fil (WIPS) surveille les protocoles réseau sans fil pour détecter les activités suspectes, comme les utilisateurs non autorisés et les appareils accédant au Wi-Fi de l'entreprise. Si un WIPS détecte une entité inconnue sur un réseau sans fil, il peut terminer la connexion. Un WIPS peut également aider à détecter les appareils mal configurés ou non sécurisés sur un réseau Wi-Fi et à intercepter les attaques potentielles, où un pirate informatique espionne secrètement les communications des utilisateurs.

Spanish

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Record 4 2021-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
CONT

An unsecured network most often refers to a free Wi-Fi network, like at a coffeehouse or retail store.

OBS

unsecured network : term used at the Treasury Board Secretariat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
OBS

réseau non sécurisé : terme en usage au Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Seguridad de IT
CONT

Las redes que están marcadas como "unsecured network" (red no segura) no requieren contraseña.

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Record 5 2018-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
DEF

A network security measure employed on one or more computers to ensure that a secure computer network is physically isolated from unsecured networks, such as the public Internet or an unsecured local area network.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

En sécurité informatique, [...] mesure de sécurité consistant à isoler physiquement un système à sécuriser de tout réseau informatique.

Spanish

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Record 6 2002-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Telecommunications
DEF

A telephone microwave-relay satellite network that allows a person to direct-dial any military telephone number in the United States.

OBS

AUTOVON is the principal long-distance unsecured telephone system in use with the Department of Defense; military forces can communicate with each other, as can the National Command Authorities with Unified/Specified Commanders in Chief. A highly survivable network, AUTOVON features automatic override for Flash communications. More than 60 switching stations are located around the world : from Spain to Japan, and from Guam to Hawaii.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Télécommunications
Key term(s)
  • réseau téléphonique automatique
  • réseau AUTOVON

Spanish

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