Understanding Networking Protocols

Front

Protocol

Back

Set of rules for data exchange

Front

HTTP

Back

Hypertext Transfer Protocol, used for web pages

Front

FTP

Back

File Transfer Protocol, used for transferring files

Front

TCP/IP

Back

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, foundation of the internet

Front

SMTP

Back

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, used for email transmission

Front

HTTPS

Back

Secure version of HTTP, encrypts data

Front

POP3

Back

Post Office Protocol 3, retrieves emails from server

Front

IMAP

Back

Internet Message Access Protocol, accesses emails on server

Front

DNS

Back

Domain Name System, translates domain names to IP addresses

Front

VoIP

Back

Voice over Internet Protocol, transmits voice over the internet