pre-internet Flashcards

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1
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What is the World Wide Web

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collection of all webpages that are available

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What is URL

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text-based address for a webpage that contains the protocol + domain name + web page name

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What is HTTP protocol

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used to transmit data between a computer and a webserver
! this data is not encrypted when sent

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What is HTTPs protocol

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  • an encrypted version of HTTP
  • the data is encrypted by SSL protocol
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5
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What is main purpose of web browser

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  • render HTML to allow users to view webpages
  • recording user history / cookies
  • provide access to internet service
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What is the purpose of cookies

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  • used to save login details
  • track online user preferences
  • Saving items in an online shopping basket
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What is digital currency

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  • exist electronically
    e.g. cryptocurrency - using blockchain technology
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What is the main aim of most cyber security threat

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  • steal your personal data to commit identity theft and fraud or as an act of revenge or activism
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ways to protect you from cyber attack

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  • anti malware
  • firewalls
  • proxy servers
  • encryption
  • access levels
  • visual checks
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What are cookies

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small text files that store data files related to user experience and actions on a web page.

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What are cookies

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small text files that store data files related to user experience and actions on a web page.

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What is NIC

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(Network Interface Card): provide physical or wireless connection, each NIC will have a unique MAC Address

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What is protocol and what it is used for

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  • Protocols are essentially a set of rules.
  • For the internet to work effectively different protocols have been set up to ensure its smooth operation.
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What is TCP/IP and what it is used for

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Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol.
-> ensure data can be transmitted by packet switching

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What is private IP address

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This is the IP address of the device within the Devices LAN (Local Area Network)

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