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UNSECURED NETWORK [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- logical air gap
1, record 1, English, logical%20air%20gap
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- logical isolation 2, record 1, English, logical%20isolation
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, English, - logical%20air%20gap
Record 1, Key term(s)
- logical air-gap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- isolement logique
1, record 1, French, isolement%20logique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, French, - isolement%20logique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-04-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cybertort
1, record 2, English, cybertort
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Internet tort 2, record 2, English, Internet%20tort
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, English, - cybertort
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cyber-tort
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cyberdélit
1, record 2, French, cyberd%C3%A9lit
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- délit informatique 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9lit%20informatique
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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 [...] 1, record 2, French, - cyberd%C3%A9lit
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cyber-délit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-11-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wireless intrusion prevention system
1, record 3, English, wireless%20intrusion%20prevention%20system
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- WIPS 1, record 3, English, WIPS
correct, noun
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 3, English, - wireless%20intrusion%20prevention%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de prévention contre les intrusions sans fil
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention%20contre%20les%20intrusions%20sans%20fil
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- WIPS 1, record 3, French, WIPS
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention%20contre%20les%20intrusions%20sans%20fil
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-07-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- unsecured network
1, record 4, English, unsecured%20network
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An unsecured network most often refers to a free Wi-Fi network, like at a coffeehouse or retail store. 2, record 4, English, - unsecured%20network
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unsecured network : term used at the Treasury Board Secretariat. 3, record 4, English, - unsecured%20network
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réseau non sécurisé
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9seau%20non%20s%C3%A9curis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réseau non sécurisé : terme en usage au Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20non%20s%C3%A9curis%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- red no segura
1, record 4, Spanish, red%20no%20segura
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las redes que están marcadas como "unsecured network" (red no segura) no requieren contraseña. 1, record 4, Spanish, - red%20no%20segura
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-10-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- air gap
1, record 5, English, air%20gap
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- air wall 1, record 5, English, air%20wall
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 5, English, - air%20gap
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- isolement physique
1, record 5, French, isolement%20physique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En sécurité informatique, [...] mesure de sécurité consistant à isoler physiquement un système à sécuriser de tout réseau informatique. 2, record 5, French, - isolement%20physique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Telecommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Automatic Voice Network
1, record 6, English, Automatic%20Voice%20Network
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- AUTOVON 1, record 6, English, AUTOVON
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A telephone microwave-relay satellite network that allows a person to direct-dial any military telephone number in the United States. 2, record 6, English, - Automatic%20Voice%20Network
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 6, English, - Automatic%20Voice%20Network
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Télécommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Automatic Voice Network
1, record 6, French, Automatic%20Voice%20Network
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- AUTOVON 1, record 6, French, AUTOVON
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- réseau téléphonique automatique
- réseau AUTOVON
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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