Intranet
An organisation's internal network or services for authorised users. Internal does not automatically mean secure; authentication and segmentation still matter.
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Clear filtersIP (Internet Protocol)
Protocols for addressing and forwarding packets between networks, notably IPv4 and IPv6. IP itself guarantees neither delivery nor ordering nor encryption.
Definition and sourcesIP address
A network interface address used to route IP packets. It can change or be shared; an address alone does not uniquely identify a person.
Definition and sourcesIPv4 address
A 32-bit IP address, usually written as four dot-separated numbers. Limited public IPv4 availability encourages address sharing through NAT.
Definition and sourcesIPv6 address
A 128-bit IP address written in hexadecimal. IPv6 provides a much larger address space, while still requiring firewalls and access controls.
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