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Internet & Security

Networks and safer digital habits

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2 chapters · 25 cards
  1. 01
    Networks and the web12 cards · ~2 min
  2. 02
    Identity, privacy and defense13 cards · ~2 min

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Prompt: HTTP · full name behind the abbreviation
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Prompt: HTTPS · explain the secure web protocol
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Prompt: DNS · full name behind the abbreviation
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  1. 01HTTP · full name behind the abbreviationRECALL
    Hypertext Transfer Protocol

    Transfers web resources

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  2. 02HTTPS · explain the secure web protocolRECALL
    HTTP secured with TLS

    Encrypts data in transit

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  3. 03DNS · full name behind the abbreviationRECALL
    Domain Name System

    Maps names to network addresses

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  4. 04IP address · meaningRECALL
    Numerical network identifier

    IPv4 and IPv6 are major versions

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  5. 05URL · full name behind the abbreviationRECALL
    Uniform Resource Locator

    Identifies a resource

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  6. 06Router · meaningRECALL
    Device forwarding traffic between networks

    Connects many home networks to the internet

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  7. 07Bandwidth · meaningRECALL
    Maximum transfer capacity

    Measured in bits per second

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  8. 08Latency · meaningRECALL
    Delay before response

    Often measured in milliseconds

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  9. 09Digital certificate · meaningRECALL
    Credential binding identity to a public key

    Used by HTTPS

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  10. 10TCP · full name behind the abbreviationRECALL
    Transmission Control Protocol

    Provides reliable ordered delivery

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  11. 11UDP · full name behind the abbreviationRECALL
    User Datagram Protocol

    Prioritizes speed over guaranteed delivery

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  12. 12Proxy server · meaningRECALL
    Intermediary for network requests

    Can filter, cache or relay traffic

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  13. 13Firewall · meaningRECALL
    System filtering network traffic

    Rules allow or block connections

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  14. 14Encryption · meaningRECALL
    Transforming data for confidentiality

    A key controls the transformation

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  15. 15Phishing · meaningRECALL
    Fraudulent attempt to steal information

    Often uses deceptive messages

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  16. 16Malware · meaningRECALL
    Software designed to harm or exploit

    Includes viruses and ransomware

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  17. 17Ransomware · meaningRECALL
    Malware demanding payment

    Backups help limit damage

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  18. 18Two-factor authentication · meaningRECALL
    Login using two different factors

    Password plus device code is common

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  19. 19Password manager · meaningRECALL
    Tool storing and generating credentials

    Supports unique passwords

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  20. 20VPN · full name behind the abbreviationRECALL
    Virtual Private Network

    Creates an encrypted connection

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  21. 21Cookie · meaningRECALL
    Small site data stored by a browser

    Used for sessions and preferences

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  22. 22Domain name · meaningRECALL
    Human-readable internet name

    Example: wikipedia.org

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  23. 23Public key cryptography · meaningRECALL
    Cryptography using a mathematically related public key and private key

    Public-key techniques can support encryption, digital signatures, and key agreement; they are not limited to encrypting messages.

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  24. 24Data breach · meaningRECALL
    Unauthorized exposure of information

    May involve personal or confidential data

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  25. 25Zero-day vulnerability · meaningRECALL
    Flaw unknown or unpatched by its vendor

    Attackers may exploit it before a fix

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