Networking & The Internet

Understanding how devices connect and communicate through networks, exploring network protocols, security and troubleshooting.

• Introduction to networking
• Storage Area Networks
• Types of networks – LAN,WAN,PAN
• Virtual Private Networks
• Network Topologies
• Client server vs Peer to Peer
• OSI Network Stack
• Packets, Frames & Segments
• Network Speeds
• Network Standards & Protocols

Study the construction and functionality of wired networks to understand their connections and transmission of data. Gain knowledge on the principles of network protocols and their impact on communica

• Wired Networks
• Switches
• Routers
• Servers
• Modems
• Wired Network Transmission Media
• Network Interface Controller

Study the fundamentals of Wireless Networks, including protocols, security measures, and the efficient transmission of data within a network.

• Wireless Networks
• Wireless Network Hardware
• Mobile communication standards

Learn about the fundamentals of the Internet and World Wide Web, including network protocols, website development, and cyber security. Understand how data is communicated and accessed globally, and th

• Internet vs WWW
• IP v4, IPv6 & MAC Addresses
• HTTP, HTML, CSS & Javascript
• URLS, DNS & Address resolution

Study the fundamentals of safeguarding computer networks and systems from cyber threats in the GCSE subject of Network Security.

• Viruses
• Malware
• Spyware
• Phishing
• DDOS Attacks
• Brute Force Attacks
• SQL Injection Attacks
• Insider Threats
• Social Engineering
• Physical Network Attacks
• Botnets
• Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption

• Network validation & authentication
• Digital Certificates
• Password based authentication
• Whitelisting & Blacklisting
• IPSec
• Wireless Network Encryption
• Protecting networks