Category Archives: online security

Types of Network Attacks Explained with Examples.

As the world is gradually becoming a digital textbook, where connectivity is the foundation of our daily lives, the integrity and security of computer networks have become vital.  Cyberspace has become so intricate and understanding the various types of network attacks is crucial. On this page we shed light on the diverse range of threats that lurk in… Read More »

Site-to-Site VPN Access Explained with Examples.

What is Site-to-Site VPNs? Site-to-site VPNs securely connect entire organisation networks together; e.g. site-to-site VPNs can be used to connect a branch or remote office network to a company headquarters network. It allow multiple locations to securely connect to each other over the internet, creating a virtual network that spans across different physical sites. This type of VPN… Read More »

Network Security – VLAN Hopping Attacks.

What Is VLAN Hopping Attacks? VLAN hopping is a type of network attack that exploits certain properties of the VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) setup, particularly on switches, to gain unauthorized access to traffic of other VLANs that would normally be restricted. VLANs are used to segment network traffic, with the purpose of increasing security and performance by… Read More »

Network Security.

Why is Network Security Important? Network security is of paramount importance for several compelling reasons: Protection of Confidential Information: As the world increasingly becoming a digital textbook, a substantial amount of sensitive and confidential information, ranging from personal data to national security details, is stored and transmitted over networks. Network security ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of… Read More »

Port Address Translation Explained with Examples.

What is NAT Overload or Port Address Translation PAT. NAT overload sometimes called PAT (Port Address Translation) maps multiple unregistered or private IP addresses to a single registered or public IP address by using different ports. This is what most home broadband routers do. Your ISP assigns an IP address to your router, but you find out that… Read More »