private network
Members-only digital pathway
A private network is a computer network with restricted access, as opposed to the public internet.
Organizations use private networks to protect sensitive data and internal communications.
In home contexts, a private network typically means a local Wi-Fi network shielded from outside access: Make sure you're connected to a private network before accessing company files.
Packet-forwarding network device
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- ethernetWired networking standard
- modemDigital-to-analog signal converter
- gatewayPoint of access
access point · server · workstation · fiber · cable · subnet · VLAN · hub
Network access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
two-factor authentication · intrusion detection · data protection · cybersecurity · passwords · biometrics · security protocols · SSL
Physical network isolation
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- sandboxingIsolating untrusted code
- segmentationDivision into sections
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
offline · standalone · self-contained · restricted access · demilitarized zone · perimeter
Organization's internal web system
- LANLocalized computer linkage
- workgroupTeam sharing a project
- SharePointMicrosoft's workplace file platform
- portalImposing entrance or gate
employees · internal · collaboration · file sharing · database · wiki · groupware · content management
Internet's core protocol suite
- IPv432-bit internet protocol
- IPv6Current network addressing protocol
- DHCPIP address distributor
- DNSInternet naming protocol
packet · bandwidth · latency · throughput · HTTP · FTP · SSH · NAT
Restricted to enrolled participants
- restrictedLimited in scope
- gatedHaving a barrier entrance
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- whitelistedExplicitly permitted entry
credentialed · privileged · limited access · vetted · clearance · need-to-know
router
Packet-forwarding network device
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- ethernetWired networking standard
- modemDigital-to-analog signal converter
gateway · access point · server · workstation · fiber · cable · subnet · VLAN · hub · rack
firewall
Network access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
access control · two-factor authentication · intrusion detection · data protection · cybersecurity · passwords · biometrics · security protocols · SSL · TLS
airgap
Physical network isolation
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- sandboxingIsolating untrusted code
- segmentationDivision into sections
encapsulation · offline · standalone · self-contained · restricted access · demilitarized zone · perimeter
intranet
Organization's internal web system
- LANLocalized computer linkage
- workgroupTeam sharing a project
- SharePointMicrosoft's workplace file platform
portal · employees · internal · collaboration · file sharing · database · wiki · groupware · content management · document storage
TCP/IP
Internet's core protocol suite
DNS · packet · bandwidth · latency · throughput · HTTP · FTP · SSH · NAT · MAC address
members-only
Restricted to enrolled participants
- restrictedLimited in scope
- gatedHaving a barrier entrance
- exclusiveLimited to one group
whitelisted · credentialed · privileged · limited access · vetted · clearance · need-to-know
- privacyseclusion, confidentiality, solitude, anonymity, boundaries
- VPNsVPN client, VPN router, tunneling, Nebula, kill switch
- electronicscomputer, resistors, capacitors, TVs, TV
- media outletsNPR, newspaper, magazine, news channel, tv station
- surveillancesurveillance, CCTV, security camera, surveillance camera, surveillance cameras
private networkpublic network
public infrastructure · guest network · hotspot · community network · mesh network
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