Network Sniffing
Network Sniffing: The act of using software to capture network traffic. While often associated with malicious activities such as eavesdropping, sniffing is also a legitimate practice for network monitoring and analysis by administrators to diagnose issues and maintain network health.
Network Taps
Network Taps: Specialized hardware or software tools used in IT to create a mirror image of network traffic for monitoring and analysis purposes. By capturing this data, network administrators and security professionals can observe network performance and investigate potential security incidents without disrupting the flow of traffic.
Network Basic Input Output System (NetBIOS)
Network Basic Input Output System (NetBIOS): The Network Basic Input Output System (NetBIOS) is an API that allows applications on different computers to communicate within a local area network (LAN). Historically used in early Windows networks for tasks like file sharing and print services, NetBIOS is not a networking protocol but an interface that applications […]
Network topologies
Network topologies: The arrangement and layout of the various devices on a network, including the way in which they are connected and the logical relationship between them. Network topologies are used to determine the most efficient and effective way to connect devices on a network. Examples include star, bus, and ring topologies.
Network cabling
Network cabling: The physical infrastructure of a network, consisting of cables and connectors that connect devices and allow them to communicate with each other. Network cabling is used in homes, businesses, and large organizations to create a network that enables data transfer and communication between devices. Examples include Ethernet cables, fiber optic cables, and coaxial […]
Network
Network: A group of interconnected devices that can communicate and exchange data with each other. Used in computer systems, telecommunications, and other industries to facilitate communication and sharing of resources. Examples include local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and virtual private networks (VPNs).