The Review of Terms and Concepts used to Understand Cybercrime to Safeguard Ourselves from Cybercriminals

Abstract

All the basic concepts from Computer Networks useful for understanding the mechanisms used by cybercriminals are essential. On must study broad categories of Networks, OSI Networking Model, TCP/IP Networking Model and the functions of all their layers. Study of Network Topologies, Network Hardware Hubs, Repeaters, Bridges, Switches, Routers, Network Software, Client Server Computing, Server and Client Software is of equal importance. Several Network Protocols (TCP / IP), Internet, Internet Evolution and the Internet Architecture and Wireless Networks all these topics are the foundation for the study of Security and Security Incidents. Under topics Security and Security it comes, Security of Computers, Incidents on Computer and Computer Networks like Intrusion and Attacks. This gives an idea about crimes in cyberspace and some substantial methods of commission of crime. Keywords: Computer Network; Threat; Vulnerability; Security; Security Incidents; Cybercrime; Preventive measures; Cybercriminal