Episode 31: Network Services: Web, File Transfer, Email, and Devices

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This episode examines the essential network services you will encounter in both the exam and real-world IT environments. We cover secure web browsing, file transfer protocols, and email services, explaining how each operates and its role in modern communication and data sharing. You will learn the distinctions between services like HTTP and HTTPS, FTP and SFTP, and how email protocols enable message delivery and retrieval. Recognizing these differences is crucial for answering questions that involve selecting the correct service for a specific scenario.

We also discuss how network services interact with physical and virtual networking devices, such as routers, switches, and access points. Examples include configuring secure file transfer for remote employees or ensuring an email service functions reliably over a corporate network. These scenarios will help you understand how to evaluate and configure network services effectively. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber prepcasts, books, and information to strengthen your certification path.