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Networks & information security

Formulas and rules

  • Hosts = 2^(32 − prefix) − 2
  • Private ranges: 10.0.0.0/8 · 172.16.0.0/12 · 192.168.0.0/16
  • CIA: confidentiality · integrity · availability · 3-2-1 backups

Terms to know

Bandwidth عرض النطاق
The maximum data that can be transferred per second.
CIA Triad مثلث السرية والسلامة والتوفر
The three goals of information security.
Cloud Computing الحوسبة السحابية
Renting servers and services from a provider over the internet instead of buying them.
Cybersecurity الأمن السيبراني
Protecting systems, networks and data from attacks.
DHCP بروتوكول التهيئة التلقائية
Hands out IP addresses to devices automatically.
DNS نظام أسماء النطاقات
Translates domain names into IP addresses.
Encryption التشفير
Turning data into a form only key holders can read.
Firewall جدار ناري
A system allowing or blocking traffic based on rules.
Incident Response الاستجابة للحوادث
The plan and steps for handling a security incident from detection to recovery.
IP Address عنوان IP
A number identifying a device on a network so data can reach it.
LAN شبكة محلية
A network within one building, such as an office or home.
Least Privilege مبدأ أقل صلاحية
Every user gets only the access they need.
Malware برمجيات خبيثة
Software designed to cause harm, such as viruses and ransomware.
MFA المصادقة متعددة العوامل
Verifying identity with more than one factor, such as a password plus a phone code.
Phishing التصيّد الاحتيالي
Fake messages tricking victims into giving data or opening malicious links.
Protocol بروتوكول
Agreed rules for devices to communicate, such as HTTP and TCP.
Ransomware برامج الفدية
Malware that encrypts files and demands payment to unlock them.
Router موجّه (راوتر)
A device connecting different networks and forwarding by IP address.
Subnet شبكة فرعية
A section of a larger network, split for organisation and security.
Switch مبدّل (سويتش)
A device connecting devices within one LAN using MAC addresses.
VLAN شبكة محلية افتراضية
Logically splitting one switch into isolated networks.
VPN شبكة افتراضية خاصة
An encrypted tunnel over the internet linking a device or branch to the company network.
Vulnerability ثغرة
A weakness an attacker could exploit.
WAN شبكة واسعة
A network spanning cities or countries; the internet is the largest.
Zero Trust الثقة الصفرية
Trust no device or user by default; verify every request.

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