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INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET - Coggle Diagram
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET
What is Internet
A worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and individuals.
Advantages of the Internet
Cloud computing & cloud storage
Collaboration and work from home
Provide information, knowledge and learning
Entertainment
Online banking and shopping
Assists communication, connectivity and sharing
Disadvantages of the Internet
Depression, loneliness and social isolation
Cyber bullying, stalkers and crime
Health issues and obesity
Identify theft, hacking, viruses and cheating
Exploitation, pornography and violent images
Spam and advertising
What is Intranet
Network which only available inside an organization or a company
Disadvantages of Intranet
High financial cost incurred by the company when initially implementing the Intranet
Information overload
Staff needs training
Connections between an Intranet and the Internet potentially compromises security, by allowing virus infections or system hacking
What is Extranet
Portion of a company's network that allows customers or suppliers of a company to access parts of its Intranet
Disadvantages of Extranet
Security of extranets can be a concern when hosting valuable or proprietary information
Be expensive to implement and maintain within an organization
Advantages of Extranet
Collaborate with other companies on joint development efforts
Share product catalogs exclusively with trade partners
Exchange large volumes of data using electronic data interchange (EDI)
Advantages of Intranet
Email remain private
No connection limits unlike the Internet
High bandwidth
Reliable~the company willhave dedicated IT personal to keep things running smoothly
Commercial or confidential data is kept secure within the organization