Fun Friday

4. A device that directs data packets between computer networks.
6. The measure of data transfer rate over a network.
7. A device that modulates and demodulates analog signals for transmitting digital data over communication lines.
8. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
9. The process of encoding data to make it unreadable without the proper decryption key.

1. Software used to access and view websites on the internet.
2. A set of rules governing the exchange of data between devices on a network.
3. A virtual private network that creates a secure connection over the internet, often used for remote access to a private network.
5. A standard system for connecting computers to a local area network (LAN).
7. Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.