Ap Review #2 — The Internet

HTTP

A protocol that a web browser uses to request data from the service.

DNS

Associates a URL with an IP address.

TCP

Breaks up data into bite-sized packets.

IP

Puts to and from addresses in packets.

DNS Spoofing

A malicious process where a third party hijacks the DNS of a website.

Digital certificates

Used by websites to ensure the DNS and IP connection is correct.

Bitrate

The number of bits per second transmitted; higher is better.

Bandwidth

The maximum bitrate a network can handle; higher is better.

Latency

The time it takes a packet of data to travel from sender to recipient; lower is better.

Cookies

User data stored locally by websites, which can have pros and cons.