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Layer 2 Forwarding ProtocolnounMWEAn Internet protocol (originally developed by Cisco Corporation) that uses tunneling of PPP over IP to create a virtual extension of a dial-up link across a network, initiated by the dial-up server and transparent to the dial-up user.Network
Layer 2 switchesnounMWEData link level devices that can divide and interconnect network segments and help to reduce collision domains in Ethernet-based networksNetwork
Layer 2 Tunneling ProtocolnounMWEAn extension of the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol used by an Internet service provider to enable the operation of a virtual private network over the Internet.Network
Layer 3 and 4 switchesnounMWESwitches with operating capabilities at layer 3 and layer 4 of the open systems interconnect (OSI) model. These switches look at the incoming packet’s networking protocol, e.g., IP, and then compare the destination IP address to the list of addresses in their tables, to actively calculate the best way to send a packet to its destination.Network
Layer 4-7 switchesnounMWEUsed for load balancing among groups of servers Scope Note: Also known as content-switches, content services switches, web-switches or application- switches.Network
Layer CakenounMWEcake having layers held together by a sweet filling and usually covered with frostingverified
layered protectionnounMWEAs relying on any single defence against a cyber threat may be inadequate, an FMI can use a series of different defences to cover the gaps in and reinforce other protective measures. For example, the use of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, malware scanners, integrity auditing procedures and local storage encryption tools can serve to protect information assets in a complementary and mutually reinforcing manner. May also be referred to as “defence in depth”.Control
Laying on of HandsnounMWElaying hands on a person's head to invoke spiritual blessing in Christian ordinationverified
Lazinessnounapathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)verified
Lbf.nouna nontechnical unit of force equal to the mass of 1 pound with an acceleration of free fall equal to 32 feet/sec/secverified
LCDnouna digital display that uses liquid crystal cells that change reflectivity in an applied electric fieldverified
Lead AcetatenounMWEa poisonous white solid (Pb[CH3CO]2) used in dyeing cotton and in making enamels and varnishesverified
Lead BanknounMWEa bank named by a lending syndicate of several banks to protect their interestsverified
Lead ColicnounMWEsymptom of chronic lead poisoning and associated with obstinate constipationverified
Lead PoisoningnounMWEtoxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the systemverified
Lead SheetnounMWEa sheet containing the words and melody for a song and some indication of harmony written in simple formverified
Lead TimenounMWEthe time interval between the initiation and the completion of a production processverified
Lead TreenounMWElow scrubby tree of tropical and subtropical North America having white flowers tinged with yellow resembling mimosa and long flattened podsverified
Lead-Acid AccumulatornounMWEa battery with lead electrodes with dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyteverified
Lead-Acid BatterynounMWEa battery with lead electrodes with dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyteverified
leading standards, guidelines and practicesnounMWEStandards, guidelines and practices which reflect industry best approaches to managing cyber threats, and which incorporate what are generally regarded as the most effective cyber resilience solutions.Framework
Leadplantnounshrub of sandy woodlands and stream banks of western United States having hoary pinnate flowers and dull-colored racemose flowersverified
Leaf BladenounMWEespecially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petioleverified
Leaf LettucenounMWEdistinguished by leaves having curled or incised leaves forming a loose rosette that does not develop into a compact headverified
Leaf MinernounMWEany of various small moths or dipterous flies whose larvae burrow into and feed on leaf tissue especially of the family Gracilariidaeverified
Leaf NodenounMWE(botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emergeverified
Leaf SpringnounMWElong narrow spring consisting of several layers of metal springs bracketed togetherverified
Leaf-Cutting BeenounMWEbee that cuts rounded pieces from leaves and flowers to line its nestverified