Internet vs. Intranet

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Internet and Intranet Definitions
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What is Internet?
The Internet is a global network of computing systems that are connected to each other and help in providing information to everyone who has access. When a web address is entered, the internet makes use of an internet protocol address which tells the exact location of the computer, and where it is present. From there it gets the information from sets of devices known as the webserver which can have a domain name and an address which is then displayed with the help of a browser. It has a basic level of security and does not have firewalls to protect it. There is no requirement of a password to use it and people anywhere, who have the availability of a computer can get all the information that they require.
What is Intranet?
An intranet is a platform that works on the same principles as the internet but is not accessible to the outer world. It is unique to an organization such as a university that has information provided and can be viewed within the premises of the Institute. All the computers are connected with each other and have no connection with the outer world. When the intranet is connected to the internet, it will be protected with another level of security in the form of a firewall so that only particular people can reach it. To simplify it is a network on the computer which works without depending on the internet. There are files of intranet present inside the computer which helps in gaining all the information without depending on the internet.