TCP and UDP: The Internet's Backbone
As we know, the internet is like a giant web that connects different machines to one another. These are mainly computers, servers, or other devices with internet access. But the question is: how exactly does information get from one computer to another? And more importantly, how can we trust that its transit is secure and won’t be interrupted? Some information needs to be absolutely secure, while other information just needs to be broadcast — it’s not necessary that it reaches a specific person. For example, take email. Email must be secure because it’s used for things like court evidence, proprietary business documents, and other sensitive communication. ...