Fundamentals of Networks

This module covers core networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, protocols, communication flow, and traffic analysis.

What I Learned

  • How network communication works
  • Core protocols including TCP/IP and DNS
  • How traffic moves between devices and services

Practical Work

  • Traffic analysis using Wireshark
  • Protocol observation and packet inspection
  • Exercises related to network structure and communication

Skills Developed

  • Network analysis
  • Protocol awareness
  • Use of Wireshark

Reflection

This module helped me build a stronger understanding of how systems communicate across networks. It also gave me practical exposure to analysing traffic and understanding how networking supports both normal operations and security analysis.