Private Network Access (PNA) (noun) [Word Notes]

08/02/22 • 5 min

2 Listeners

Hacking Humans

A browser configuration control that prevents accessing resources within a private network.

CyberWire Glossary link:

Audio reference link: “Chrome Limits Access to Private Networks,” by Daniel Lowrie, ITProTV, YouTube, 19 January 2022.

A browser configuration control that prevents accessing resources within a private network.

CyberWire Glossary link:

Audio reference link: “Chrome Limits Access to Private Networks,” by Daniel Lowrie, ITProTV, YouTube, 19 January 2022.

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