Organizational Network

Question 1

An _______ is a private network within an organization that resembles the Internet. Like the public Internet, intranets use browsers, websites, and web pages.

Answer 1

intranet

Question 2

An ________ is a private network that connects more than one organization. Many organizations use Internet technologies to allow suppliers and others limited access to their networks.

Answer 2

extranet

Question 3

A _________ consists of hardware and software that control access to a company’s intranet and other internal networks. Most use software or a special computer called a _________.

Answer 3

• firewall
• proxy server

Question 4

_____________ work with firewalls to protect an organization’s network. These systems use sophisticated statistical techniques to analyze all incoming and outgoing network traffic.

Answer 4

Intrusion detection system (IDSs)

Question 5

_____________ create a secure private connection between a remote user and an organization’s internal network.

Answer 5

Virtual private networks (VPNs)