Networking

Computer networks are composed of interconnected computing devices that can exchange data and share resources with each other. Networking encompasses a wide range of methodologies and application areas that support local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and wireless LANs (WLANs).

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Why Network Analytics are Vital for the New Economy

Why Network Analytics are Vital for the New Economy

Intelligent analytics could be the future of network management—because AI can monitor, evolve and protect data all at once. Here’s what the research predicts:

By: Arthur Cole | Contributor

Cybersecurity
Benefits of Performing a Vulnerability Assessment

By: Greg Jehs | Director of Enterprise Engagement at Meridian IT
Networking
The Pros and Cons of Intranets

By: Kuntal Chakraborty | IT Engineer
Cryptocurrency
Parachains and the Internet of Blockchains

By: Kishore Jethanandani | Contributor

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Top 5 Cyber Threats from 2020

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By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor

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Simple Ways to Improve IoT Security

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By: John Meah | Freelance Writer |Cybersecurity Oversight Specialist | Expert Reviewer

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LAN WAN PAN MAN: Staying Connected While Working Remotely

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By: Ariella Brown | Contributor

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Bluetooth and Wi-Fi: What's the Difference?

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By: Ariella Brown | Contributor

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Emerging Technology

Your Car, Your Computer: ECUs and the Controller Area Network

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By: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

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Considering a VPN? Make the Right Choice for Your Needs

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By: Ariella Brown | Contributor

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Network Virtualization: The Future of the OSI Model

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By: Arthur Cole | Contributor

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Malicious VPN Apps: How to Protect Your Data

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By: Jan Youngren | Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Specialist at VPNpro

Networking Q&As

“What is a virtual local area network (VLAN) and why would I use one?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

“What is the difference between a mobile hotspot and tethering?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

“What impact does peer-to-peer content delivery have on an enterprise’s”

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Answered by: Doug Kennedy | Chief Growth Officer at Adaptiva

“What does the mobile network state mean?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

More Networking Articles

Networking
Hyperscale for the Masses: Distributing Web-Scale Network Attributes

Hyperscale architecture for the enterprise and the edge will be distinct from internet hyperscale—it will be inclined to emulate the attributes of Internet hyperscale...

By: Kishore Jethanandani | Contributor
DevOps
10G Broadband is Coming: Here's What You Need to Know

As innovation continues to bring us more and more immersive products and services, our lives become more and more dependent on them, and therefore on the network they...

By: Techopedia Staff
Networking
5 Industries Facing Game-Changing 5G Transformation

5G networks are expected to deliver far much more data much more quickly than 4G, which expands the possibilities of real time communication.

By: Ariella Brown | Contributor
IT Careers
Cybersecurity and You: Why Learning Now Will Pay Off Later (6 Courses to Choose)

The cyberthreat landscape is not limited to big businesses anymore, and even smaller businesses have become easy targets that many hackers prefer to attack. This means...

By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor
Cybersecurity
Information Security: Understanding and Securing the New Perimeter

Instead of trying to create a wall around an entire private system, more security professionals and companies are focusing their security efforts on the user device,...

By: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer
Cybersecurity
Distributed Networks and the Challenge of Security

Bring your own device (BYOD) has become a standard in today's workplace. However, that doesn't mean that the security issues around it have been solved. Blockchain's...

By: Oren Rofman | Technology Reporter
IT Careers
SNMP: The Little Protocol That Could

Despite its small number of commands, SNMP is a powerful - and useful - protocol that has persisted for decades, and is likely to continue to do so.

By: Chris Binnie
Networking
Is Hyperconverged Infrastructure Worth the Hype?

Many companies are turning to hyperconverged infrastructure solutions to transform their data center into the scalable, agile and flexible ecosphere that companies are...

By: Brad Rudisail | Contributor
IT Business Alignment
Hybrid IT: What It Is and Why Your Enterprise Needs to Adopt It as a Strategy

Should your business use traditional infrastructure or cloud? Why not both? Hybrid IT - the combination of traditional on-premise IT with cloud - is becoming...

By: Brad Rudisail | Contributor
Networking
Interesting Facts About Computer Timekeeping

You probably don’t think about the clock in your computer too much, but there are a lot of interesting things that keep everything running smoothly. Here, learn about...

By: David Delony | Contributor