Across
- 1. Measures and protocols are implemented to protect a network from unauthorised access and cyber threats.
- 3. The system that translates user-friendly domain names into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other.
- 5. The maximum data transfer rate of a network connection, determining how much data can flow through at once.
- 7. The system of assigning unique numerical labels to devices on a network for identification and communication.
- 8. The ability of a network to grow and handle increased demand without performance degradation.
- 9. The time delay between sending and receiving data across a network.
- 10. The actual rate at which data is successfully transmitted over a network.
- 12. The percentage of time a network is operational and accessible to users.
- 13. A secure connection over the internet that encrypts data.
- 14. A small unit of data transmitted over a network, containing both the data itself and control information like destination address.
Down
- 2. The likelihood of a network performing its functions without failure over time.
- 3. A network protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.
- 4. Establish rules or standards determining how data is transmitted over a network.
- 6. A security device or software that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined rules.
- 11. The inclusion of backup elements in a network to maintain service if a component fails.