Category Archives: IP SUBNET

Key Security Concepts: Threats, Vulnerabilities, Exploits, and Mitigation Techniques.

In the domain of cybersecurity, understanding key concepts such as threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques is essential. These terms form the backbone of how we approach and handle security in any digital environment. This blog post will provide a comprehensive and technical overview of these fundamental concepts. 1. Threats A threat is any circumstance or event with… Read More »

Understanding Wildcards / CIDR.

What Is IP Address Wildcards? An IP address wildcard is a method used in network configurations to specify a range of IP addresses. CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) is a method for allocating IP addresses and routing Internet Protocol packets. It was introduced in the early 1990s as a replacement for the traditional class-based IP addressing scheme, with the… Read More »

IP Routing Protocols Explained.

What are IP Routing Protocols? A routing protocol is a set of rule(s) or standards that determines how routers on a network communicate and exchange information with each other, enabling them to select the best routes to a remote network. Each router has priority knowledge only of networks attached to it directly. Routers running routing protocol share this… Read More »

IP Addressing Explained (IPv4)

What is an IP Address? On the Internet, every connected device, from your laptop to the server hosting your favorite website, requires an address or Internet Protocol Address (IP address); without an IP address, devices would not be able to communicate with each other over the vast network that is the Internet. These addresses are like digital postal… Read More »

Understanding IPv4 / IPv6 Static Route. Configuration Example.

What is Static Route? Static routing is when network administrators manually add or configure routes on each router interface with IP addresses. This can be a challenging task, particularly in the management of large networks. Dynamic routing protocols, on the other hand, automate the process of updating routing tables and exchanging route information between routers. This can greatly… Read More »