Explain web security : Basic Terminologies

The video tutorial introduces basic terminologies related to data, networks, and IP addresses, including IPv4 and IPv6. It explains the significance of MAC addresses and their role in networking. The tutorial covers malware types, port functions, and introduces ethical hacking concepts, including penetration testing, vulnerabilities, and exploits. It outlines the phases of ethical hacking, such as reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, and sniffing, providing a foundational understanding of network security and ethical hacking practices.

What is the primary purpose of a network?

• To connect devices for resource sharing

• To process data

• To store data

• To secure data

Which of the following is a characteristic of an IPv6 address?

• It starts with 0.0.0.0

• It is 128 bits long

• It consists of four octets

• It is 32 bits long

What is the significance of the first three octets in a MAC address?

• They identify the device type

• They are used for IP addressing

• They are an organization unique identifier

• They determine the network speed

Which of the following is an example of malware?

• Firewall

• Antivirus

• Router

• Worm

What is the range of the most popular port numbers for services?

• 2049 to 4096

• 0 to 1024

• 1025 to 2048

• 4097 to 8192

What is the main goal of ethical hacking?

• To disrupt networks

• To create malware

• To improve system security

• To steal data

What is the first phase in the ethical hacking process?

• Exploitation

• Sniffing

• Reconnaissance

• Enumeration