Security and Privacy in a Networked World/Networking

NOTE: This topic makes use of Wikipedia articles to provide the basic understanding of the matters. These articles deal with technology and are not much disputed, having reached the common knowledge stage. They also provide some good links for further study under the reference sections.

Basics

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network

Addressing in IPv4

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPv4

Additional reading and links

• LAN 101: Networking Basics. http://www.tomshardware.com/print/local-area-network-wi-fi-wireless,reviews-3020.html
• KEHOE, B. Zen and the Art of Internet. http://www.cs.indiana.edu/docproject/zen/zen-1.0_toc.html (a classic document, but partially out of date for now)
• KOZIEROK, C. M. The TCP/IP Guide. http://www.tcpipguide.com/