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DefinitionTCP/IP

TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol and is a suite of communication ...Read More

The pros and cons of quantum networking

By Venus Kohli 18 Oct 2023

Quantum networking, which is based on quantum physics, offers secure, high-speed communication. Challenges of quantum networking include fragility, costs and integration. Read More

NetSecOps best practices for network engineers

By Verlaine Muhungu 07 Feb 2024

Network engineers increasingly need to align their duties with security, such as implementing continuous monitoring, deploying threat intelligence and collaborating with security. Read More

How to use Wireshark to sniff and scan network traffic

By Ed Moyle 29 Sep 2023

Wireshark continues to be a critical tool for security practitioners. Learning how to use it to scan network traffic should be on every security pro's to-do list. Read More

How to defend against TCP port 445 and other SMB exploits

By Diana Kelley 19 Apr 2023

Keeping TCP port 445 and other SMB ports open is necessary for resource sharing, yet this can create an easy target for attackers without the proper protections in place. Read More

5 techniques to debug network issues in Linux and Windows

By Damon Garn 14 Jul 2023

Debugging a network issue should start with basic troubleshooting. If that doesn't fix it, admins should check, verify and configure connections to the client, server and network. Read More

Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI: What are the differences?

By Rich Castagna, Stacey Peterson, Marc Staimer 19 Jan 2023

Discover how Fibre Channel and iSCSI compare when it comes to meeting SAN performance, ease of use, manageability, total package and TCO requirements. Read More

Effective soft skills for network engineers

By Damon Garn 30 Jan 2024

Soft skills such as empathy, active listening and problem-solving can be valuable assets to network engineers who interact with nontechnical business stakeholders. Read More

DoS vs. DDoS: How they differ and the damage they cause

By Ravi Das 05 Mar 2024

DoS and DDoS attacks may not be new, but that doesn't mean they are any less disruptive to organizations. Companies should understand what they are and how they work. Read More

Compare 6 major network certifications for 2023

By Damon Garn 27 Jan 2023

Network certifications can span networking fundamentals to product-specific knowledge. Evaluate six certifications, and weigh factors like job roles, cost, prerequisites and skills. Read More

Jeff Carrell

Jeff Carrell is a networking consultant who develops and teaches courses. He is also a co-author with Ed Tittel of the Guide to TCP/IP, 4th edition (Cengage Learning, 2012).Read More