Question 1 Report
The following table compares three types of network.
| Feature | Internet | Intranet | Extranet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access | Public | Internal employees only | Selected external partners |
| Content | |||
| Security level |
(a) Complete the Content and Security level rows of the table. [6]
(a) The completed table comparing internet, intranet and extranet:
| Feature | Internet | Intranet | Extranet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access | Public | Internal employees only | Selected external partners |
| Content | A vast global collection of websites, services and information created by organisations and individuals worldwide. [1] | Internal company information such as policies, procedures, staff directories and shared documents intended only for employees. [1] | Selected company resources shared with approved external parties such as suppliers, customers or business partners. [1] |
| Security level | Lowest security; content is publicly accessible and users are exposed to potential threats such as malware and phishing. [1] | High security; protected behind a firewall and accessible only from within the organisation's network using employee login credentials. [1] | High security with controlled access; external users must authenticate with credentials and can only view the specific resources they have been granted permission to access. [1] |
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