Networking terms

5. a private, secure, internal network tailored for an organization’s employees, using internet technologies to facilitate communication, collaboration, and information sharing
8. computer, software, or device that manages network resources, providing data, services, or functionality to other computers, known as clients, over a network
9. the process of converting readable data (plaintext) into an unreadable, scrambled format (ciphertext) using algorithms and a specific cryptographic key
10. an IT professional responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, servers, and networks
11. the physical or logical arrangement of devices (nodes) and their interconnections in a computer network

1. assigned to every device connected to a network, serving as a digital location address for communication
2. an individual or organization that engages professional services, advice, or patronage
3. the maximum rate of data transfer across a network path
4. a network security system—hardware or software—that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules
6. formal set of rules, procedures, or conventions governing behavior, communication, or data exchange
7. collection of interconnected components—systems, people, or objects—that share resources, exchange information, or operate together