L - Definitions
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LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol)
LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) is a Cisco-proprietary version of EAP, the authentication protocol used in wireless networks and Point-to-Point connections. LEAP is designed to provide more secure authentication for 802.11 WLANs (wireless local area networks) that support 802.1X port access control.
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logic bomb
A logic bomb is a string of malicious code that is inserted intentionally into a program to harm a network when certain conditions are met.
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logon (or login)
In computing, a logon is a procedure that enables an entity to access a secure system such as an operating system, application, service, website or other resource.
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Luhn algorithm (modulus 10)
The Luhn algorithm, also called modulus 10 or modulus 10 algorithm, is a simple mathematical formula used to validate a user's identification numbers.