pre-internet Flashcards
What is the World Wide Web
collection of all webpages that are available
What is URL
text-based address for a webpage that contains the protocol + domain name + web page name
What is HTTP protocol
used to transmit data between a computer and a webserver
! this data is not encrypted when sent
What is HTTPs protocol
- an encrypted version of HTTP
- the data is encrypted by SSL protocol
What is main purpose of web browser
- render HTML to allow users to view webpages
- recording user history / cookies
- provide access to internet service
What is the purpose of cookies
- used to save login details
- track online user preferences
- Saving items in an online shopping basket
What is digital currency
- exist electronically
e.g. cryptocurrency - using blockchain technology
What is the main aim of most cyber security threat
- steal your personal data to commit identity theft and fraud or as an act of revenge or activism
ways to protect you from cyber attack
- anti malware
- firewalls
- proxy servers
- encryption
- access levels
- visual checks
What are cookies
small text files that store data files related to user experience and actions on a web page.
What are cookies
small text files that store data files related to user experience and actions on a web page.
What is NIC
(Network Interface Card): provide physical or wireless connection, each NIC will have a unique MAC Address
What is protocol and what it is used for
- Protocols are essentially a set of rules.
- For the internet to work effectively different protocols have been set up to ensure its smooth operation.
What is TCP/IP and what it is used for
Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol.
-> ensure data can be transmitted by packet switching
What is private IP address
This is the IP address of the device within the Devices LAN (Local Area Network)
