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Metropolitan area network (MAN)
A data network intended to serve an area approximating that of a large city or college campus. Such networks are being implemented by innovative techniques, such as running fiber cables through subway tunnels.
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A network that spans a college, university, or multibuilding office complex.
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An Internet protocol used to run IP over serial lines such as telephone circuits or RS232 cables interconnecting two systems. SLIP is now being replaced by PointtoPoint Protocol. See PointtoPoint Protocol. An older technology developed to support TCP/IP communications over asynchronous serial connections, such as serial cables or modem dial- up.
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Metropolitan Area NetworkMetropolitan area network.
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Extent to which protective measures, techniques, and procedures must be applied to information systems and networks based on risk, threat, vulnerability, system interconnectivity considerations, and information assurance needs. Levels of protection are: 1. Basic: information system and networks requiring implementation of standard minimum security countermeasures. 2. Medium: information system and networks requiring layering of additional safeguards above the standard minimum security countermeasures. 3. High: information system and networks requiring the most stringent protection and rigorous security countermeasures.
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The person who maintains user accounts, password files, and system software on your campus network.
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