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All in One Computer Concepts
and Applications
Fourth Edition
Chapter 4
Networks, Security, and
Privacy
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Learning Objectives
• Discuss the Importance of Computer Networks
• Compare Different Types of LANs and WANs
• List and Describe Network Hardware
• List and Describe the Software and Protocols Used
in Networks
• Explain How to Protect a Network
• Recognize Various Types of Cybercrime
• Practice Safe Computing
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Discuss the Importance of Computer
Networks (1 of 3)
• Computer network—two or more computers sharing
resources
• Network resources—software, hardware, files
• Peer-to-peer network (P2P)—each computer
considered equal
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Discuss the Importance of Computer
Networks (2 of 3)
Figure 4.4 A mixed network of Windows computers and a Mac computer is accessible in File Explorer.
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Discuss the Importance of Computer
Networks (3 of 3)
Figure 4.5 A client-server network with a centralized server.
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Compare Different Types of LANs and
WANs (1 of 3)
Figure 4.6 A LAN consists of devices in one physical location, such as this classroom.
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Compare Different Types of LANs and
WANs (2 of 3)
Figure 4.8 LAN topologies: bus, ring,
and star.
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Compare Different Types of LANs and
WANs (3 of 3)
Figure 4.10 A VPN creates a secure tunnel through the internet.
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List and Describe Network Hardware
(1 of 3)
Figure 4.11 A network adapter may be wired or wireless.
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List and Describe Network Hardware
(2 of 3)
Figure 4.14 Routers connect the internet around the world.
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List and Describe Network Hardware
(3 of 3)
Figure 4.15 Some devices commonly found on a home network.
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List and Describe the Software and
Protocols Used in Networks (1 of 3)
Figure 4.16 The Client for Microsoft Networks is installed by default on a Windows computer.
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List and Describe the Software and
Protocols Used in Networks (2 of 3)
Figure 4.18 In a client-server network, a
client requests services from a server.
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List and Describe the Software and
Protocols Used in Networks (3 of 3)
Figure 4.19 Important protocols in the TCP/IP stack.
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Explain How to Protect a Network
Figure 4.21 Enter the security key or press the button on the router to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to join this network.
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Recognize Various Types of
Cybercrime (1 of 3)
Figure 4.22 This phishing email appears to be an urgent message from a credit union.
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Recognize Various Types of
Cybercrime (2 of 3)
• Suspicious email and notifications
• Phishing and “Please send money” scams
• Clickjacking
• Clickbait
• Sharebaiting
• Identity theft
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Recognize Various Types of
Cybercrime (3 of 3)
• Hacking—unauthorized access to a computer
system or network
–White-hat—paid to hack
–Gray-hat—illegal hacking but not malicious
–Black-hat—hack for malicious purposes
• Cyberterrorism—against a government or its people
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Practice Safe Computing (1 of 3)
Figure 4.25 The Settings window for a user account on a Windows computer.
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Practice Safe Computing (2 of 3)
Figure 4.27 Configure sign-in options on a Windows computer in Account settings.
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Practice Safe Computing (3 of 3)
Figure 4.29 Look for https in the URL to ensure that the data being sent is encrypted.
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Summary
• A network is two or more computers connected to
share resources
• Networks require hardware and software to function
• Cybercrime can occur against individuals or
organizations
• Security of your computer system and networks is
everyone’s job
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