Amaze - November 23

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Across
  1. 3. Temporary storage of frequently accessed data for quick access
  2. 5. Unit of digital information storage
  3. 6. Network point that acts as an entrance to another network
  4. 9. Storage's virtual counterpart
  5. 12. Software distribution model in which a service provider hosts applications
  6. 13. Machine Emulation of a computer system
  7. 14. Key element in network topology
  8. 17. Ring Type of computer network technology
  9. 18. Backbone of any computer network
  10. 20. Networking device that connects devices together
  11. 21. Network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
  12. 23. Process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorised access
  13. 25. Essential for 24/7 IT operations
  14. 27. Networking utility tool used to test the reachability of a host
  15. 28. Data centre facility where a business can rent space for servers and other computing hardware
  16. 29. Common method of networking computers in a LAN
Down
  1. 1. Creation of a virtual version of something, like a server or network
  2. 2. Basic unit of digital data
  3. 4. Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorised access
  4. 7. Permanent software programmed into a hardware device
  5. 8. Centralised data storage system
  6. 10. Time taken for a packet to reach its destination
  7. 11. High-speed internet initials
  8. 15. Measure of data transfer speed
  9. 16. Set of rules governing the exchange or transmission of data
  10. 19. Essential for data redundancy
  11. 22. Place where internet networks connect
  12. 24. Technique to minimise data loss
  13. 26. Tunnel Encrypted, secure pathway through a public network
  14. 30. Common connection point for devices in a network