Cyb 210 Networking Terms with Correct
Definitions
IPv4 Addressing (Internet Protocol Version 4) - Answer-The previous version of
the IP protocol, which was introduced in 1981 and continues to be used alongside the
subsequent Version 6 (PC Magazine, 2018).
IPv6 Addressing (Internet Protocol Ver...
Windows, such as NetStat Live and X-NetStat, are also available.
Network Mapper (Nmap) - Answer✔✔-A free, open-source security scanner for
auditing networks that runs on most platforms and is written by Fyodor (a person).
When aimed at a particular host, it can determine which ports are open, which operating
system and version is running, what services are offered, and what firewalls are used
(PC Magazine, 2018).
Packet Internet Groper (Ping) - Answer✔✔-An internet utility used to determine
whether a particular IP address is reachable online by sending out a packet and waiting
for a response. It is used to test and debug a network as well as see if a user or server
is online (PC Magazine, 2018).
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) - Answer✔✔-The communications protocol used
to connect to web servers on the internet or on a local network (intranet). Its primary
function is to establish a connection with the server and send HTML pages back to the
user's browser. It is also used to download files from the server either to the browser or
to any other requesting application that uses HTTP (PC Magazine, 2018).
Secure Shell (SSH) - Answer✔✔-A security protocol for logging into a remote server.
It provides an encrypted session for transferring files and executing server programs.
Also serving as a secure client/server connection for applications such as database
access and email, it supports a variety of authentication methods.
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) - Answer✔✔-The standard email protocol on
the internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. It
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