GTT Explains: Networking, Security & Cloud Glossary

Firewalls are hardware or mixed hardware/software systems that filter out untrustworthy network traffic before it can cause problems within your network.

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a service that creates a secure connection between your device and the wider internet or your office network.

Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the name given to AI systems that can act autonomously by making decisions and pursuing goals with minimal human intervention.

A Google VPP is a pre-vetted internet service provider (ISP) that meets strict criteria set by Google.

Dedicated internet access can be explained as your organization has a private, exclusive connection to the broader internet.