Network Security
Firewalls and IDS/IPS appliances are part of a secure network, but in this article we’ll look briefly at the placement
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IT Security
Intrusion Prevention and Intrusion Detection Systems
Intrusion prevention systems (IPSs) and intrusion detection systems (IDSs) are important considerations for any smart hacker. It is important for
Read moreBrain’s memory inspires neural networks to be less ‘forgetful’
Researchers say they have successfully addressed what they call a ‘major, long-standing obstacle to increasing AI capabilities’ by drawing inspiration
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Routers Let’s begin with routers. Our aim here is to give you a firm understanding of the basic functions of
Read moreDomain Name System
Domain Name System (DNS) and its ability to translate names to IP addresses and back. The DNS that you may
Read moreExploring TCP/IP Ports
Ports allow computers to send data out the door while simultaneously identifying that data by category. What this means is
Read moreHexadecimal vs. Binary
Understanding hexadecimal and binary conversion is an important skill to have for the exam. In the real world, for most
Read moreIP Subnetting
Subnetting is the logical breakdown of a network address space into progressively smaller subnetworks. That’s it. Stop thinking and take
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