Cybersecurity · Network Security Basics
What is an IP Address?
Understand the logical address used to identify a device interface on a network.
2 min micro-lessonLesson focus
What is an IP Address?Explain the role and meaning of “an IP Address” and connect it to a familiar technology scenario.
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What you will understand
Explain the role and meaning of “an IP Address” and connect it to a familiar technology scenario.
Key ideas
- Network identity
- IPv4 example
- Public and private context
Try it
Label the source and destination addresses in a simple packet journey.
Quick recap
Understand the logical address used to identify a device interface on a network.