3. Fundamentals of Networking & Security

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does IP stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what relates to addresses on the internet.

2. 2.

   What is the function of DNS?

   Hint

   Consider what happens when you type a website name in your browser.

3. 3.

   What does IP in IP Address stand for?

   • Internet Protocol
   • Interconnected Protocol
   • Internet Protection

   Hint

   Consider what it means to have an address on the internet.

4. 4.

   True or False: DNS helps translate website names into their corresponding IP addresses.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how you access websites using names rather than numbers.

5. 5.

   Design a simple network for a small office using LAN. What components (devices, protocols) will you include? Explain each component's contribution to network security.

   Hint

   Think about how these devices operate together to form a secure network environment.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of not regularly updating software on network security. Provide real-world scenarios of breaches caused by outdated software.

   Hint

   Reflect on historical data breaches caused by failure to patch.